Insurance Agent Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does an Insurance Agent Assistant make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Insurance Agent Assistant in the United States is $44,178 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Insurance Agent Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $51,261
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,129 to $47,886
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,353
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Insurance Agent Assistant Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,886 $3,990 $921 $23
Average $44,178 $3,681 $850 $21
25th Percentile $41,129 $3,427 $791 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Insurance Agent Assistant Salaries

An Insurance Agent Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Insurance Agent Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Insurance Agent Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $48,914.
  • California: $48,728.
  • Massachusetts: $48,079.

Top Paying Cities for Insurance Agent Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $55,722
  • San Francisco: $55,111
  • Oakland: $53,950

What Skills Can Increase an Insurance Agent Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.47% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Regulatory Compliance (Mentioned in 4.23% Job Postings): Monitoring strict adherence of all organizational processes and procedures to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Lean Manufacturing (Mentioned in 0.91% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing or lean production is a systematic method originating in the Japanese manufacturing industry for the minimization of waste (無駄, muda) within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity, which can cause problems. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden (無理, muri) and unevenness in work loads (斑, mura). Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for.[citation needed] Lean manufacturing attempts to make obvious what adds value, through reducing everything else (because it is not adding value). This management philosophy is derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and identified as "lean" only in the 1990s.[page needed], TPS is renowned for its focus on reduction of the original Toyota seven wastes to improve overall customer value, but there are varying perspectives on how this is best achieved. The steady growth of Toyota, from a small company to the world's largest automaker, has focused attention on how it has achieved this success.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.47%
Regulatory Compliance 4.23%
Lean Manufacturing 0.91%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Insurance Agent Assistant's salary.
  • Installation: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Installation
$51,688
17%
Leadership
$48,154
9%
Decision Making
$47,712
8%
Customer Focus
$47,712
8%
OEM
$47,270
7%
Painting
$46,829
6%
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Insurance Agent Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Insurance Agent Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Insurance Agent Assistant positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Insurance Agent Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Insurance Agent Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$57,431$28.030%
Energy & Utilities$55,222$27.025%
Insurance$53,013$25.020%
Software & Networking$53,013$25.020%
Aerospace & Defense$50,805$24.015%

How Education impacts an Insurance Agent Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Insurance Agent Assistants enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Insurance Agent Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $38,377 and $40,488).

Insurance Agent Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Insurance Agent Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.7%
High School 76.9%
Associates 7.7%
Bachelors 7.7%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Insurance Agent Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Insurance Agent Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Insurance Agent Assistant

Salaries for an Insurance Agent Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,007 in 2023 to around $43,905 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Insurance Agent Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Insurance Agent Assistant Over Time

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2023
$44,007
2024
$44,133
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$43,905
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2023 $44,007
2024 $44,133
2025 $43,905
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  • Kimbrell Agency

    Columbus, OH

    Kimbrell Agency | Columbus, OH

    Kimbrell Agency. Remote. Employment Type: Contractor. Compensation $50,000 to $100,000 per year (plus commission). If you're reading this and thinking, "In... more

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  • Pope Insurance Group (A Senior Life Insurance Company Agency)

    Columbus, OH

    Pope Insurance Group (A Senior Life Insurance Company Agency) | Columbus, OH

    Join Team Nexa Insurance Solutions. Are you ready to grow your career in life insurance sales. At Team Nexa Insurance Solutions, we specialize in Final Exp... more

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  • Symmetry

    Columbus, OH

    Symmetry | Columbus, OH

    Remote Insurance Sales Agent. Must be authorized to work in the US, no work visas offered at this time. Organization Description: As Financial Service indu... more

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  • Matic

    Columbus, OH

    Matic | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. The Importance of this Role. The Insurance Agent (P&C or Personal Lines License) is responsible for helping drive revenue... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Premier, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Premier, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Join our fast-growing, family-operated independent insurance agency as a Life Insurance Agent, where you can work from anywhere while making a meaningful i... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Seckel Region - Modern Woodmen of America

    Columbus, OH

    Seckel Region - Modern Woodmen of America | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Benefits. 401(k). 401(k) matching. Company parties. Dental insurance. Flexible schedule. Health insurance. Opportunity fo... more

    8 Days Ago

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FAQ about Insurance Agent Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Insurance Agent Assistant?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Insurance Agent Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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