Insurance Agent Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median insurance agent in the Columbus area earns $51,220 a year ($24.63 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($62,280) and 16% below the Ohio median ($61,260). Half of the 3,250 insurance agents there earn between $44,710 and $78,680.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,440 | $37,720 | $37,330 |
| 25th percentile | $44,710 | $47,290 | $46,870 |
| Median | $51,220 | $61,260 | $62,280 |
| 75th percentile | $78,680 | $81,040 | $96,950 |
| 90th percentile | $104,140 | $123,370 | $138,140 |
| Average | $70,480 | $77,010 | $81,480 |
| Jobs | 3,250 | 16,250 | 479,100 |
Columbus, OH ranks 45th for insurance agent pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($95,640).
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- Cleveland, OH: $72,020
- Cincinnati, OH: $63,110
- San Francisco, CA: $95,640
- Minneapolis, MN: $84,670
- Philadelphia, PA: $81,540
- Milwaukee, WI: $81,080
- Sacramento, CA: $80,940
- New York, NY: $80,620
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- Sales Representative: $59,390
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,030
- Retail Salesperson: $33,780
- Cashier: $30,140
- Manufacturer's Representative: $67,410
- Retail Supervisor: $47,150
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.