Insurance Agent Salary in Washington, DC
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The median insurance agent in the Washington area earns $65,260 a year ($31.38 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($62,280). Half of the 4,030 insurance agents there earn between $47,540 and $92,270.
Median $65,260
10th: $42,48090th: $139,540
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,480 | $37,330 |
| 25th percentile | $47,540 | $46,870 |
| Median | $65,260 | $62,280 |
| 75th percentile | $92,270 | $96,950 |
| 90th percentile | $139,540 | $138,140 |
| Average | $79,780 | $81,480 |
| Jobs | 4,030 | 479,100 |
Washington, DC ranks 20th 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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- 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
- Providence, RI: $78,610
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- Sales Representative: $78,110
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $64,300
- Retail Salesperson: $36,610
- Cashier: $35,470
- Manufacturer's Representative: $74,730
- Retail Supervisor: $50,530
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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.