Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Southwest Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,230 -25.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $93,700
Employed locally 310
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $32,970
    50th (median)
    $45,230
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $93,700

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $28,090
    Retail Salespersons $29,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $41,830
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $51,300
    Travel Agents $38,960
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $36,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Sales Agents make per hour in Southwest Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Southwest Missouri is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.38 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Missouri above or below average for Insurance Sales Agents salaries?

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Southwest Missouri is 25.1% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,970.