How to become insurance sales agentseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$62,280
25th–75th pct. $46,870–$96,950
Top pay (est.)
$179,600
Top 10% $138,140
Pay in 5 years
$70,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$80,100est.
$68,900–$93,000
Outlook score
47/100
★★☆☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
64%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.3%
43K openings / yr
How to become insurance sales agents
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Insurance Sales Agents
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkSelling or Influencing OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting Information
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionWritten Expression
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as insurance sales agents
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.