Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $57,410 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.60
10th percentile $29,580
90th percentile $107,280
Employed locally 150
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,580
    25th
    $37,540
    50th (median)
    $57,410
    75th
    $59,920
    90th
    $107,280

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 87% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 13% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $62,240
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $61,790
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $60,520
    Kentucky $59,590
    Bowling Green, KY $58,850
    Paducah, KY-IL $58,270

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $29,010
    Cashiers $26,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $37,970
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $51,300
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $46,860
    Parts Salespersons $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Owensboro, KY is $27.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Owensboro, KY is 4.9% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,580 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,540.