SOC 41-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Sales Agents — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
In Wisconsin the median wage for Insurance Sales Agents reaches $79,450 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Wisconsin the median wage for Insurance Sales Agents reaches $79,450 a year. That is 27.6% more than the national median of $62,280. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $57,080 and $107,990. The lowest tenth earn under $47,430, while the highest tenth earn more than $163,380.
Employment stands at 7,860, or 2.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 4th by median wage. Fond du Lac leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $95,110. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 186th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,430 | −23.8% |
| 25th | $57,080 | −8.3% |
| Median (50th) | $79,450 | +27.6% |
| 75th | $107,990 | +73.4% |
| 90th | $163,380 | +162.3% |
| Mean | $94,630 | +51.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fond du Lac | $95,110 | 120 | |
| 2 | Sheboygan | $81,550 | 100 | |
| 3 | Milwaukee | $81,080 | 2,250 | |
| 4 | Madison | $80,700 | 1,090 | |
| 5 | La Crosse | $80,300 | 130 | |
| 6 | Green Bay | $78,490 | 380 | |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $77,340 | 200 | |
| 8 | Appleton | $77,250 | 550 | |
| 9 | Kenosha | $73,400 | 90 | |
| 10 | Janesville | $72,660 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $79,450 goes as far as $84,431 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,431US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,450 a year, 27.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,430 to $163,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 7,860 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fond du Lac, at $95,110.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Sales Agents in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $79,450, or $38.20 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 Wisconsin is 27.6% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $163,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,430 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 Fond du Lac, at $95,110 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 7,860 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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