Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $62,700 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $45,390
90th percentile $162,490
Employed locally 250
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,390
    25th
    $49,100
    50th (median)
    $62,700
    75th
    $95,620
    90th
    $162,490

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 83% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 17% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $28,980
    Cashiers $29,320
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $64,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,380
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $61,210
    Parts Salespersons $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Dubuque, IA is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Dubuque, IA is 3.9% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $45,390 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,100.