SOC 41-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Sales Agents — Jackson
Jackson, MI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Jackson, MI is $45,080 a year, 27.6% under the national median of $62,280 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Jackson, MI is $45,080 a year, 27.6% under the national median of $62,280 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $31,460 and $72,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $31,310 and the ninetieth at $103,700.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.8 of every thousand jobs. Monroe leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $77,560. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 155th of 231 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,310 | −49.7% |
| 25th | $31,460 | −49.5% |
| Median (50th) | $45,080 | −27.6% |
| 75th | $72,090 | +15.8% |
| 90th | $103,700 | +66.5% |
| Mean | $57,700 | −7.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | $77,560 | 80 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $65,820 | 640 | |
| 3 | Flint | $64,600 | 340 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $63,580 | 4,840 | |
| 5 | Traverse City | $63,150 | 300 | |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | $61,360 | 2,090 | |
| 7 | Kalamazoo | $60,950 | 240 | |
| 8 | Niles | $60,570 | 170 | |
| 9 | Ann Arbor | $58,930 | 200 | |
| 10 | Battle Creek | $57,510 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $45,080 goes as far as $46,861 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,861US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,080 a year, 27.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,310 to $103,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Monroe, at $77,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Jackson, MI?
The median annual wage is $45,080, or $21.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,280, so pay in Jackson, MI is 27.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jackson, MI earns more than $103,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Monroe, at $77,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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