Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Rapid City, SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rapid City, SD

Median annual salary $57,820 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.80
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $129,580
Employed locally 300
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $56,900
    50th (median)
    $57,820
    75th
    $94,120
    90th
    $129,580

    Rapid City economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 80% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 20% 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
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $81,730
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $61,860
    Gadsden, AL $56,800

    Related occupations in Rapid City, SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Retail Salespersons $32,570
    Cashiers $29,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $51,540
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $74,520
    Parts Salespersons $43,180
    Counter and Rental Clerks $35,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Rapid City?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Rapid City, SD is $27.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.22 or more per hour.

    Is Rapid City above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Rapid City, SD is 4.2% 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 Rapid City?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Rapid City, SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,900.