Insurance sales agents
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$60,370
~$29/hr · ~$5,031/mo
US Jobs
569K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
The core tasks of analyzing policies, customizing insurance programs, and maintaining records are digital and data-driven, making them highly susceptible to AI automation and augmentation. While the role requires interpersonal trust and persuasive sales skills, AI-powered chatbots and recommendation engines are increasingly capable of handling routine inquiries and policy comparisons, significantly increasing individual agent productivity and reducing the need for human intervention in simple transactions.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MNBEST VALUE | $81,730 | Below avg (90.1) | $90,719 |
| Florence, SC | $76,500 | Below avg (88.2) | $86,740 |
| Rochester, MN | $80,260 | Below avg (93.0) | $86,340 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $86,170 | Average (101.0) | $85,334 |
| Mankato, MN | $74,470 | Below avg (87.6) | $84,966 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $76,150 | Below avg (90.0) | $84,624 |
| Anniston-Oxford, AL | $72,320 | Below avg (86.2) | $83,944 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $77,010 | Below avg (93.0) | $82,827 |
| Columbia, MO | $73,480 | Below avg (89.1) | $82,446 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $75,300 | Below avg (92.8) | $81,184 |
| Green Bay, WI | $74,740 | Below avg (92.2) | $81,067 |
| Birmingham, AL | $74,050 | Below avg (91.8) | $80,695 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $74,100 | Below avg (93.2) | $79,504 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $72,090 | Below avg (90.8) | $79,391 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $74,220 | Below avg (93.5) | $79,368 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$29/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,031/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)