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Insurance Sales Agents Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Insurance Sales Agents make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$76,120
Median Annual Salary
▲
+17.1% vs 2024
$93,660
Mean Salary
$76,120
Median Salary
$36.60
Hourly Rate
41,160 people work as Insurance Sales Agents in California
Insurance Sales Agents salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Insurance Sales Agents in California earn a median salary of $76,120 per year ($6,343/month).
This is 19.9% above the national average of $63,491.
California ranks #8 out of 51 states for Insurance Sales Agents pay.
Approximately 41,160 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 17.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Insurance Sales Agents
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Speaking
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Writing
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.69
Sales and Marketing
4.62
English Language
4.1
Mathematics
3.58
Law and Government
3.54
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(15.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Insurance Sales Agents in California
Salaries for Insurance Sales Agents in California range from $38,560 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $165,430 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,370 and $104,860.
How much do Insurance Sales Agents make in California?
The median annual salary for Insurance Sales Agents in California is $76,120 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $93,660.
What is the salary range for a Insurance Sales Agents in California?
Salaries for Insurance Sales Agents in California range from $38,560 at the 10th percentile to $165,430 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,370 and $104,860.
What is the starting salary for a Insurance Sales Agents in California?
Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents positions in California typically start around $38,560 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Insurance Sales Agents in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 41,160 people are employed as Insurance Sales Agents in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Insurance Sales Agents in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Insurance Sales Agents in California is approximately $36.60 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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