Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $47,310 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.75
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $103,100
Employed locally 550
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $47,310
    75th
    $77,530
    90th
    $103,100

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,100
    Retail Salespersons $28,630
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $44,880
    Parts Salespersons $46,990
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $48,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Northwest Iowa is $22.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Northwest Iowa is 21.6% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.