Insurance Sales Agents Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,420 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $105,450
Employed locally 340
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $37,180
    50th (median)
    $48,420
    75th
    $58,060
    90th
    $105,450

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,430
    Retail Salespersons $31,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $43,150
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $59,340
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,330
    Parts Salespersons $35,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in South Illinois is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.63 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in South Illinois is 19.8% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,180.