Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $51,520 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.77
10th percentile $35,890
90th percentile $102,690
Employed locally 40
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,890
    25th
    $45,910
    50th (median)
    $51,520
    75th
    $89,700
    90th
    $102,690

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 75% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 25% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,350
    Bloomington, IL $70,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $70,780
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $68,230
    Cape Girardeau, MO-IL $65,360
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $63,930

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $30,900
    Cashiers $29,800
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,670
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Kankakee, IL is $24.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Kankakee, IL is 14.7% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,890 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,910.