Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $60,160 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $25,630
90th percentile $106,950
Employed locally 130
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,630
    25th
    $50,840
    50th (median)
    $60,160
    75th
    $76,720
    90th
    $106,950

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 85% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insurance Sales Agents

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,030
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $86,170
    Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $84,830
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,090
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,890
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $81,730

    Nearby metros — Insurance Sales Agents salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,030
    Cedar Rapids, IA $76,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,350
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $75,300
    District of Columbia $75,180
    Columbia, MO $73,480

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,170
    Retail Salespersons$30,330
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$72,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,130
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,870
    Parts Salespersons$42,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Ames, IA is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.88 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Ames, IA is 0.3% below the national median of $60,370. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Insurance Sales Agents in Ames?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $25,630 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,840.