SOC 41-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Sales Agents — Monroe
Monroe, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Monroe, MI is $77,560 per year, 24.5% above the national median of $62,280.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Monroe, MI is $77,560 per year, 24.5% above the national median of $62,280. Half of workers earn between $45,690 and $98,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,580 and the ninetieth at $175,200.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Lansing records the highest median at $65,820. Of the 195 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 51st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,580 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $45,690 | −26.6% |
| Median (50th) | $77,560 | +24.5% |
| 75th | $98,110 | +57.5% |
| 90th | $175,200 | +181.3% |
| Mean | $87,470 | +40.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | $65,820 | 640 | |
| 2 | Flint | $64,600 | 340 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $63,580 | 4,840 | |
| 4 | Traverse City | $63,150 | 300 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $61,360 | 2,090 | |
| 6 | Kalamazoo | $60,950 | 240 | |
| 7 | Niles | $60,570 | 170 | |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | $58,930 | 200 | |
| 9 | Battle Creek | $57,510 | 90 | |
| 10 | Saginaw | $56,630 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Monroe run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $77,560 goes as far as $80,624 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 29.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,624US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,560 a year, 24.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,580 to $175,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lansing, at $65,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Monroe, MI?
The median annual wage is $77,560, or $37.29 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 Monroe, MI is 24.5% higher. 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 Monroe, MI earns more than $175,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,580 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 Lansing, at $65,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Monroe, 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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