Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,700 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $40,930
90th percentile $96,410
Employed locally 450
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,930
    25th
    $46,840
    50th (median)
    $59,700
    75th
    $74,640
    90th
    $96,410

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$27,880
    Retail Salespersons$29,060
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$66,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$43,300
    Parts Salespersons$43,270
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$58,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Southeast Iowa is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.46 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Southeast Iowa is 1.1% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $40,930 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,840.