How much does an insurance sales agent make in Iowa?
$60,140a year
Median yearly pay for insurance sales agents in Iowa. That is $28.91 an hour or $5,012 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.91
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,590Median: $60,140Highest 10%: $126,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| 25th | $45,770 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $60,140 | $28.91 | |
| 75th | $82,080 | $39.46 | |
| 90th | $126,800 | $60.98 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $71,840 |
| Iowa City, IA | $71,440 |
| Omaha, NE | $63,520 |
| Ames, IA | $63,400 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,220 |
| Waterloo, IA | $61,860 |
| Sioux City, IA | $61,630 |
| Des Moines, IA | $61,140 |
| Davenport, IA | $57,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance sales agents.
| 32. Kentucky | $60,880 |
| 33. Virginia | $60,520 |
| 34. Kansas | $60,370 |
| 35. Iowa | $60,140 |
| 36. Florida | $59,790 |
| 37. Missouri | $58,990 |
| 38. North Carolina | $58,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance sales agent make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $28.91 ($60,140 a year).
Do insurance sales agents make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $60,140 against $62,280 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Iowa rank for insurance sales agent pay?
Iowa ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays insurance sales agents the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $71,840 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.