Insurance Sales Agents Salary in South Dakota

Insurance sales agents in South Dakota earn the most in Sioux Falls (average $90,480 a year) and the least in Rapid City ($83,190), across the 2 South Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the insurance sales agents average at $82,200 and the median at $71,990 for 1,870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $81,480.

Insurance Sales Agents average salary by city in South Dakota

Sioux Falls$90,480
Rapid City$83,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Sioux Falls	$90,480	$79,690	$57,870	$72,483	91
Rapid City	$83,190	$76,500	$58,720	$67,354	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; South Dakota has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Insurance Sales Agents salary in other states

Insurance Sales Agents salary by city and state

More about pay in South Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-3021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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