📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Insurance Sales Agent Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$73,416
per year
Median
$54,416
per year
Hourly
$35.3
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$35,986
25th Percentile — Junior$57,266
50th Percentile — Median$54,416
75th Percentile — Senior$105,146
90th Percentile — Top Earners$126,101
💡 Top-earning Insurance Sales Agents in Texas make up to $126,101 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$61.8k
2021
$64.0k
2022
$66.2k
2023
$68.5k
2024
$70.9k
2025
$73.4k
2026
📈 Insurance Sales Agent salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Insurance Sales Agent Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $71,214 -3.0% High
San Antonio $66,074 -10.0% High
Dallas $72,682 -1.0% High
Austin $79,289 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $70,479 -4.0% High
El Paso $60,201 -18.0% High
Arlington $71,214 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $63,872 -13.0% High
Plano $74,884 +2.0% High
Laredo $58,733 -20.0% High
Lubbock $60,201 -18.0% High
Garland $69,745 -5.0% High
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Insurance Sales Agent Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Insurance Sales Agents. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $73,416 per year, Texas's Insurance Sales Agent salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $35,986–$57,266, while experienced Insurance Sales Agents can command $105,146–$126,101.

Looking ahead, the Insurance Sales Agent profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Insurance Sales Agent salary in Texas is $73,416 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $77,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Insurance Sales Agents the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Insurance Sales Agent employment.
  • At $73,416/year, Texas Insurance Sales Agent salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $77,280/year.