SOC 41-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Sales Agents — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $59,540, median pay for Insurance Sales Agents in Palm Bay, FL tracks the national median of $62,280 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $59,540, median pay for Insurance Sales Agents in Palm Bay, FL tracks the national median of $62,280 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $123,690 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,630 to $77,260.
Employment stands at 750, or 3.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lakeland records the highest median at $74,810. Of the 414 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 184th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,470 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $47,630 | −23.5% |
| Median (50th) | $59,540 | −4.4% |
| 75th | $77,260 | +24.1% |
| 90th | $123,690 | +98.6% |
| Mean | $69,130 | +11.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeland | $74,810 | 1,170 | |
| 2 | North Port | $62,350 | 1,040 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $61,490 | 3,610 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $60,820 | 8,750 | |
| 5 | Panama City | $60,310 | 280 | |
| 6 | Miami | $60,260 | 14,160 | |
| 7 | Cape Coral | $59,300 | 1,130 | |
| 8 | Pensacola | $58,130 | 450 | |
| 9 | Ocala | $56,940 | 380 | |
| 10 | Punta Gorda | $54,880 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $59,540 buys what $57,582 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,582US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,540 a year, 4.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,470 to $123,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lakeland, at $74,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $59,540, or $28.63 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 Palm Bay, FL is 4.4% 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 Palm Bay, FL earns more than $123,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,470 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 Lakeland, at $74,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 750 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, FL. 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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