Career Profile Insurance Sales Agents Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $46,000 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Insurance sales agents contact potential customers and sell one or more types of insurance. General Information Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Insurance Sales Agents Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 122 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 122 openings per year are projected for Insurance Sales Agents. +12.1% Employment Change Employment for Insurance Sales Agents is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 12.1% between 2023 and 2028. $22.11 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $22.11/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.28, while experienced workers are paid $34.22. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 961 Insurance Sales Agents in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 1,077. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Insurance Sales Agents are Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities and Insurance Carriers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Insurance Sales Agents include Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Insurance Sales Agents is Bachelor's. 71% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
