Insurance Sales Agents
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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Insurance Sales Agents to increase by 3.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 572,600 to 591,400 jobs. Its estimate of 43,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($62,280), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
572,600
Projected employment (2034)
591,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
43,100
Pay & Preparation
$62,280
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Writing (3.62/5) • Persuasion (3.62/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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