Insurance Sales Agents
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$62,280/yr
Typical range
$46,870 – $96,950
Education
Bachelor's degree
Time to entry
About 4 years
What a Insurance Sales Agents does
Insurance sales agents sell property, casualty, life, or health insurance policies to individuals and businesses. They assess client needs, explain coverage options, and help customers choose appropriate insurance protection.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Retail Salespersons — $35,410/yr
- Cashiers — $32,880/yr
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,990/yr
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $72,080/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — $48,520/yr
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