Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $72,250 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.74
10th percentile $47,890
90th percentile $97,280
Employed locally 180
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,890
    25th
    $58,580
    50th (median)
    $72,250
    75th
    $73,010
    90th
    $97,280

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 97% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 3% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons$29,120
    Cashiers$29,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$42,170
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$67,260
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$57,820
    Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$59,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Iowa City, IA is $34.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.41 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Iowa City, IA is 19.7% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,890 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,580.