Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $57,750 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $38,350
90th percentile $119,860
Employed locally 200
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,350
    25th
    $46,680
    50th (median)
    $57,750
    75th
    $83,200
    90th
    $119,860

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 84% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 16% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $89,030
    Cedar Rapids, IA $76,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,350
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $75,300
    District of Columbia $75,180
    Columbia, MO $73,480

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,270
    Retail Salespersons $29,920
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $62,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,630
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $57,940
    Parts Salespersons $44,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Waterloo, IA is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Waterloo, IA is 4.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $38,350 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,680.