Insurance Agent

What We Do

An Insurance Agent is the point of contact of consumers for an insurance company. He may give advice on which policy best suits the lifestyle and financial standings of the client and specializes in fields like property, auto, life, and health.

Work Environment

Most Insurance Agents work through an insurance company, but some operate independently.

How to Become

Insurance companies hire graduates with bachelor's degrees in business, finance, or economics.

Job Outlook

This career path has a growth opportunity of 22% between 2010 and 2020.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Insurance Agent was $ 28,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide are 51% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Insurance Agents are required to obtain licensure within their state, this may include pre-licensing classes and an exam.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Insurance Agent.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Insurance Agent from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Insurance Agent:
Below are the salaries for Insurance Agent, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 28,000.00	$ 67,136.00	$ 81,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 29,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 29,000.00
Alaska - $ 21,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 21,000.00
Arizona - $ 23,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 23,000.00
Arkansas - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 28,000.00
California - $ 31,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 31,000.00
Colorado - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
Connecticut - $ 33,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 33,000.00
DC - $ 36,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 36,000.00
Delaware - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
Florida - $ 26,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 26,000.00
Georgia - $ 33,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 33,000.00
Hawaii - $ 18,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 18,000.00
Idaho - $ 19,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 19,000.00
Illinois - $ 32,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 32,000.00
Indiana - $ 27,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 27,000.00
Iowa - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 28,000.00
Kansas - $ 26,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 26,000.00
Kentucky - $ 24,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 24,000.00
Louisiana - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
Maine - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
Maryland - $ 29,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 29,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 34,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 34,000.00
Michigan - $ 29,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 29,000.00
Minnesota - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
Mississippi - $ 30,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 30,000.00
Missouri - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 28,000.00
Montana - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
Nebraska - $ 21,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 21,000.00
Nevada - $ 22,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 22,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 28,000.00
New Jersey - $ 31,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 31,000.00
New Mexico - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
New York - $ 35,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 35,000.00
North Carolina - $ 27,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 27,000.00
North Dakota - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
Ohio - $ 27,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 27,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 26,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 26,000.00
Oregon - $ 27,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 27,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 27,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 27,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 26,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 26,000.00
South Carolina - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 28,000.00
South Dakota - $ 21,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 21,000.00
Tennessee - $ 26,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 26,000.00
Texas - $ 28,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 28,000.00
Utah - $ 22,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 22,000.00
Vermont - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
Virginia - $ 29,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 29,000.00
Washington - $ 29,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 29,000.00
West Virginia - $ 27,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 27,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 25,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 25,000.00
Wyoming - $ 24,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Insurance Agent salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Insurance Agent $ 24,000.00

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