SOC 41-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Sales Agents — Tallahassee
Tallahassee, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Tallahassee, FL is $44,550 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,280 — a gap of 28.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Tallahassee, FL is $44,550 per year, substantially below the national median of $62,280 — a gap of 28.5%. Half of workers earn between $36,900 and $60,180. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,900 and the ninetieth at $96,430.
Employment stands at 960, or 5.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lakeland records the highest median at $74,810. Of the 380 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 259th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,900 | −40.8% |
| 25th | $36,900 | −40.8% |
| Median (50th) | $44,550 | −28.5% |
| 75th | $60,180 | −3.4% |
| 90th | $96,430 | +54.8% |
| Mean | $59,750 | −4.1% |
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 | Palm Bay | $59,540 | 750 | |
| 8 | Cape Coral | $59,300 | 1,130 | |
| 9 | Pensacola | $58,130 | 450 | |
| 10 | Ocala | $56,940 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tallahassee run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $44,550 buys what $43,085 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 30.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,085US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,550 a year, 28.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,900 to $96,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 960 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median annual wage is $44,550, or $21.42 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 Tallahassee, FL is 28.5% 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 Tallahassee, FL earns more than $96,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,900 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 960 jobs in this occupation in Tallahassee, 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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