Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Peoria, IL

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

Median annual salary $41,420 -31.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.91
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $93,200
Employed locally 540
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $38,190
    50th (median)
    $41,420
    75th
    $62,720
    90th
    $93,200

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 58% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 42% 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 Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,210
    Cashiers $29,690
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $60,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,410
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $58,820
    Parts Salespersons $38,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Peoria, IL is $19.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Peoria, IL is 31.4% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,190.