Insurance Agent Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median insurance agent in the Detroit area earns $63,580 a year ($30.57 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($62,280) and 3% above the Michigan median ($61,900). Half of the 4,840 insurance agents there earn between $48,590 and $94,540.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,620 | $38,350 | $37,330 |
| 25th percentile | $48,590 | $47,890 | $46,870 |
| Median | $63,580 | $61,900 | $62,280 |
| 75th percentile | $94,540 | $88,390 | $96,950 |
| 90th percentile | $131,890 | $131,180 | $138,140 |
| Average | $79,420 | $77,260 | $81,480 |
| Jobs | 4,840 | 12,160 | 479,100 |
Detroit, MI ranks 22nd 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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- Grand Rapids, MI: $61,360
- 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
- Boston, MA: $80,120
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- Sales Representative: $76,990
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,540
- Retail Salesperson: $35,130
- Cashier: $30,090
- Manufacturer's Representative: $77,870
- Retail Supervisor: $48,280
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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.