Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $76,150 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.61
10th percentile $49,640
90th percentile $162,770
Employed locally 510
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,640
    25th
    $57,740
    50th (median)
    $76,150
    75th
    $103,330
    90th
    $162,770

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 99% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 1% 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
    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
    Iowa City, IA $72,250

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,100
    Retail Salespersons$30,370
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$64,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,810
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$62,620
    Parts Salespersons$45,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Cedar Rapids, IA is $36.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.46 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 26.1% above 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $49,640 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,740.