Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $49,720 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.91
10th percentile $34,160
90th percentile $122,690
Employed locally 250
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,160
    25th
    $46,090
    50th (median)
    $49,720
    75th
    $72,650
    90th
    $122,690

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 75% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 25% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $30,250
    Retail Salespersons $32,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,280
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,240
    Parts Salespersons $36,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Rockford, IL is $23.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Rockford, IL is 17.6% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $34,160 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,090.