Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Insurance Sales Agent Education HS diploma or less This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $45,100 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Agent Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 773 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 773 openings per year are projected for Insurance Sales Agent. +38.8% Employment Change Employment for Insurance Sales Agent is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 38.8% between 2025 and 2030. $21.66 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $21.66/hour. Entry level workers are paid $15.83, while experienced workers are paid $37.43. The median wage is comparable to the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 4,700 Insurance Sales Agent in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 6,525. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Insurance Sales Agent are Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities, Insurance Carriers, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Insurance Sales Agent include Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, and Mathematics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Insurance Sales Agent is Bachelor's. 58% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
