Insurance Sales Agents Salary in New Jersey

Insurance sales agents in New Jersey earn the most in Vineland (average $101,290 a year) and the least in Trenton ($87,150), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the insurance sales agents average at $102,460 and the median at $81,640 for 11,370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $81,480.

Insurance Sales Agents average salary by city in New Jersey

Vineland$101,290
Trenton$87,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Vineland	$101,290	$76,480	$48,120	$75,825	96
Trenton	$87,150	$72,200	$58,120	$66,779	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Insurance Sales Agents salary in other states

Insurance Sales Agents salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-3021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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