Career Profile
Insurance Sales Agents
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.
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Insurance Sales Agents
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 122 openings per year are projected for Insurance Sales Agents.
Employment Change
Employment for Insurance Sales Agents is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 12.1% between 2023 and 2028.
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 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Insurance Sales Agents are Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities, Insurance Carriers, and .
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.