Insurance Sales Agents pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for insurance sales agents is $27.46 an hour ($57,120 a year). About 7,610 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($62,280). Tennessee ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insurance sales agents in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.85 | $37,130 |
| 25% of workers | $21.49 | $44,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.46 | $57,120 |
| 75% of workers | $37.19 | $77,360 |
| 90% of workers | $58.67 | $122,040 |
Insurance Sales Agents pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $65,060 | 940 |
| Jackson | $64,310 | 190 |
| Johnson City | $63,400 | 120 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $57,140 | 2,680 |
| Chattanooga | $54,940 | 790 |
| Memphis | $51,570 | 1,130 |
| Cleveland | $51,120 | 80 |
| Clarksville | $49,550 | 180 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $46,830 | 210 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for insurance sales agents
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 43,100 openings a year (BLS)
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