Occupation ยท SOC 41-3021
Insurance Sales Agents: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of insurance sales agents can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 469,480 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $60,370 ($29.02 an hour).
US employment
469,480
Median annual wage
$60,370
Mean annual wage
$81,510
Median hourly wage
$29.02
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Minnesota$78,650
- New Jersey$78,080
- Massachusetts$77,660
- Connecticut$77,090
- New York$75,860
Top 5 after cost of living
- Minnesota$79,750
- Wisconsin$75,080
- Connecticut$74,400
- North Dakota$74,020
- Massachusetts$73,430
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Financial Advisors | $102,140 | $41,770 (+69.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $78,140 | $17,770 (+29.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Insurance Underwriters | $79,880 | $19,510 (+32.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,350 | $40,980 (+67.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $76,790 | $16,420 (+27.2%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $77,020 | $16,650 (+27.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas44,670
- 2. Florida44,080
- 3. California41,150
- 4. New York20,990
- 5. North Carolina19,540
- 6. Georgia19,520
- 7. Illinois17,640
- 8. Pennsylvania17,600
- 9. Ohio15,750
- 10. Virginia14,090
States that pay the most
- 1. Minnesota$78,650
- 2. New Jersey$78,080
- 3. Massachusetts$77,660
- 4. Connecticut$77,090
- 5. New York$75,860
- 6. District of Columbia$75,180
- 7. Rhode Island$74,360
- 8. Wisconsin$70,650
- 9. Vermont$70,390
- 10. North Dakota$65,850
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
- Retail SalespersonsOn-site
- CashiersOn-site
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- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Traveln/a
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersOn-site
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Counter and Rental ClerksOn-site
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsTeleworkable
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