SOC 41-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Sales Agents — Northwestern Region of Texas
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX is $37,600 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,280 — a gap of 39.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX is $37,600 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,280 — a gap of 39.6%. Half of workers earn between $28,950 and $45,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,880 and the ninetieth at $74,990.
The area has 520 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.8 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Killeen records the highest median at $60,620. Of the 375 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 281st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,880 | −63.3% |
| 25th | $28,950 | −53.5% |
| Median (50th) | $37,600 | −39.6% |
| 75th | $45,300 | −27.3% |
| 90th | $74,990 | +20.4% |
| Mean | $44,080 | −29.2% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Killeen | $60,620 | 250 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $59,510 | 15,800 | |
| 3 | San Angelo | $51,570 | 110 | |
| 4 | San Antonio | $51,450 | 4,580 | |
| 5 | Austin | $50,850 | 4,350 | |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | $50,810 | 420 | |
| 7 | Abilene | $49,960 | 200 | |
| 8 | Lubbock | $48,580 | 510 | |
| 9 | Wichita Falls | $48,520 | 100 | |
| 10 | McAllen | $48,340 | 610 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $37,600 goes as far as $38,723 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,723US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,600 a year, 39.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,880 to $74,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 520 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Killeen, at $60,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $37,600, or $18.08 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,280, so pay in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX is 39.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX earns more than $74,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,880 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Killeen, at $60,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 520 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Region of Texas, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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