Insurance Sales Agents Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $55,970 -7.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.91
10th percentile $35,990
90th percentile $129,780
Employed locally 120
National median $60,370

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,990
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $55,970
    75th
    $75,740
    90th
    $129,780

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Sales Agents salary vs area income 73% Median Insurance Sales Agents salary is 27% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $81,890
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $80,920
    Fond du Lac, WI $77,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,350
    Green Bay, WI $74,740
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,020

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers$29,500
    Retail Salespersons$32,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$65,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$47,520
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$61,220
    Counter and Rental Clerks$44,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Wausau, WI is $26.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Sales Agents salary in Wausau, WI is 7.3% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Insurance Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn around $35,990 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.