Insurance Sales Agents Salary in East Central Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,440 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $37,750
90th percentile $93,770
Employed locally 500
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,750
    25th
    $45,590
    50th (median)
    $48,440
    75th
    $75,610
    90th
    $93,770

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,600
    Retail Salespersons $31,040
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $61,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $39,360
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,960
    Parts Salespersons $36,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in East Central Illinois is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.40 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in East Central Illinois is 19.8% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $37,750 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,590.