Insurance Sales Agent Salary in Missouri (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Insurance Sales Agents in Missouri, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$58,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $62,280
State Rank
#37 of 51
10,030 employed here

How much does an Insurance Sales Agent make in Missouri?

Insurance Sales Agents in Missouri take home a median of $58,990 annually — roughly $28.36 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $62,280.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $31,200 while the top 10% make $127,150 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,960 and $81,960 a year.

Insurance Sales Agent salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,200$15.00
25th percentile (early career)$41,960$20.17
50th percentile (median)$58,990$28.36
75th percentile (experienced)$81,960$39.40
90th percentile (top earners)$127,150$61.13

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 37th out of 51 states and territories for Insurance Sales Agent pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$84,530
2New Jersey$81,640
3Rhode Island$79,930
4Wisconsin$79,450
5Massachusetts$79,300

Working as an Insurance Sales Agent in Missouri

Nationally, about 479,000 people work as Insurance Sales Agents in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Missouri pay ($58,990) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Insurance Sales Agent make in Missouri?
The median Insurance Sales Agent salary in Missouri is $58,990 per year, or about $28.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,200 at the entry level to $127,150 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Insurance Sales Agents about 5% less than the national median of $62,280. Missouri ranks 37th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Insurance Sales Agents?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $58,990 a year. About 10,030 Insurance Sales Agents are employed in Missouri. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.