Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $47,630 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.90
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $124,630
Employed locally 220
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $47,630
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $124,630

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,570
    Retail Salespersons $31,670
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $66,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,030
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $53,230
    Parts Salespersons $36,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Northwest Illinois is $22.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Northwest Illinois is 21.1% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.