Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $80,260 +32.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.59
10th percentile $48,980
90th percentile $149,070
Employed locally 150
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,980
    25th
    $63,200
    50th (median)
    $80,260
    75th
    $105,440
    90th
    $149,070

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 90% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 10% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,890
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $81,730
    Mankato, MN $74,470
    Fargo, ND-MN $67,990
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $64,180
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $61,720

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $33,770
    Retail Salespersons $35,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,080
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,990
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $64,700
    Parts Salespersons $47,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Rochester, MN is $38.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Rochester, MN is 32.9% above 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $48,980 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,200.