Insurance Salesperson Training and Jobs
Schools and Degrees
Some insurance salespersons have degrees in finance, business or economics. Some schools provide insurance courses and a few schools provide a bachelor's degree in the subject.
Training and Education
Employees often obtain a bachelor's degree before starting. The percentage of insurance salespersons with college degrees is 45%. Workers with some college (less than a bachelor's degree) represent about 36% of the total. Some employees, about 18%, had a high-school education.
Job Overview
Insurance salespersons help people select the ideal insurance policies for protecting their lives, health and property. If a loss occurs they help clients settle their insurance claims. Insurance agents sell one or more types of insurance such as health, life, long-term care disability, and property and casualty. Some insurance salespersons are involved in retirement planning and estate planning.
Independent insurance salespersons represent several insurance companies and help their clients find the insurance company that offers the best rates and coverage. Captive insurance agents work exclusively for one insurance company.
Job Requirements
Many independent agencies and companies prefer candidates who have a college degree, especially applicants that have majored in finance, economics or business. Some companies will hire individuals who only have a high school diploma if they have proven sales ability.
All agents that sell, negotiate or solicit insurance are required to have a state issued license. Licensure requirements vary by state but they usually require individuals to complete some insurance related coursework and pass several exams.
Nature of Work
- Customize insurance programs to meet the needs of individual customers
- Explain to clients the features and the advantages and disadvantages of various policies
- Calculate premiums and establish a payment method
- Develop reports and maintain records
Area Job Conditions
Popular locations for insurance salespersons include Macon (Georgia), Palm Coast (Florida), and Lakeland (Florida). Fewer are found in Lima (Ohio), Midland (Texas), and Atlantic City (New Jersey).
Workers looking for high salaries should look at Cumberland (Maryland), Ithaca (New York), and San Francisco (California), and should avoid Fayetteville (North Carolina), Hot Springs (Arkansas), and Brunswick (Georgia).
Part-Time and Self Employment
Part-time insurance salespersons are 10% of all surveyed. Some workers, about 26%, work for themselves.
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Insurance Salespersons by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings)
In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation.
Alabama
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston | $45,000 | 70 | -29% |
| Auburn | $36,000 | 120 | +27% |
| Birmingham | $56,000 | 2,060 | +70% |
| Decatur | $39,000 | 130 | +11% |
| Dothan | $52,000 | 190 | +48% |
| Florence | $58,000 | 170 | +50% |
| Gadsden | $36,000 | 110 | +52% |
| Huntsville | $40,000 | 430 | -14% |
| Mobile | $44,000 | 320 | -24% |
| Montgomery | $49,000 | 430 | +11% |
| Tuscaloosa | $64,000 | 170 | -17% |
Alaska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $64,000 | 290 | -27% |
| Fairbanks | $41,000 | 60 | -10% |
Arizona
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $48,000 | 60 | -51% |
| Kingman | $48,000 | 60 | -41% |
| Phoenix | $50,000 | 5,080 | +16% |
| Prescott | $45,000 | 90 | -24% |
| Tucson | $43,000 | 550 | -34% |
| Yuma | $39,000 | 80 | -34% |
Arkansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $52,000 | 290 | -41% |
| Fort Smith | $38,000 | 220 | -23% |
| Hot Springs | $50,000 | 70 | -7% |
| Jonesboro | $41,000 | 120 | +20% |
| Little Rock | $80,000 | 890 | +5% |
| Pine Bluff | $41,000 | 50 | -20% |
California
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $59,000 | 180 | -71% |
| Chico | $51,000 | 130 | -16% |
| El Centro | $77,000 | 50 | -54% |
| Fresno | $89,000 | 590 | -24% |
| Hanford | $55,000 | 30 | -58% |
| Los Angeles | $65,000 | 5,790 | -43% |
| Merced | $41,000 | 100 | -20% |
| Modesto | $65,000 | 300 | -18% |
| Napa | $65,000 | 70 | -50% |
| Oakland | $116,000 | 1,630 | -34% |
| Oxnard | $78,000 | 560 | -23% |
| Redding | $51,000 | 150 | +14% |
| Riverside | $70,000 | 1,000 | -67% |
| Sacramento | $78,000 | 1,790 | -17% |
| Salinas | $57,000 | 120 | -68% |
| San Diego | $80,000 | 2,250 | -31% |
| San Francisco | $90,000 | 2,070 | -16% |
| San Jose | $81,000 | 940 | -58% |
| San Luis Obispo | $79,000 | 110 | -48% |
| Santa Ana | $84,000 | 3,180 | -12% |
| Santa Barbara | $61,000 | 190 | -52% |
| Santa Cruz | $82,000 | 90 | -55% |
| Santa Rosa | $73,000 | 300 | -27% |
| Stockton | $73,000 | 270 | -46% |
| Vallejo | $61,000 | 210 | -25% |
| Visalia | $61,000 | 120 | -62% |
| Yuba City | $45,000 | 50 | -38% |
Colorado
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | 220 | -39% | |
| Colorado Springs | $53,000 | 580 | -5% |
| Denver | $70,000 | 4,520 | +46% |
| Fort Collins | $50,000 | 350 | +19% |
| Grand Junction | $35,000 | 100 | -20% |
| Greeley | $52,000 | 170 | +5% |
| Pueblo | $49,000 | 150 | +20% |
Connecticut
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $92,000 | 980 | -6% |
| Danbury | $62,000 | 130 | -14% |
| Hartford | $56,000 | 2,540 | +79% |
| New Haven | $70,000 | 540 | -18% |
| Norwich | $71,000 | 140 | -51% |
| Waterbury | $84,000 | 70 | -54% |
Delaware
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | $50,000 | 90 | -19% |
| Wilmington | $56,000 | 980 | +23% |
District of Columbia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $70,000 | 3,300 | -45% |
Florida
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | $51,000 | 990 | +114% |
| Deltona | $48,000 | 530 | +46% |
| Fort Lauderdale | $64,000 | 4,150 | +141% |
| Fort Walton Beach | $86,000 | 300 | +75% |
| Gainesville | $66,000 | 290 | +2% |
| Jacksonville | $52,000 | 3,560 | +140% |
| Lakeland | $54,000 | 800 | +77% |
| Miami | $60,000 | 3,100 | +27% |
| Naples | $49,000 | 400 | +54% |
| Ocala | $50,000 | 310 | +55% |
| Orlando | $64,000 | 4,230 | +68% |
| Palm Bay | $66,000 | 570 | +21% |
| Palm Coast | $46,000 | 60 | +94% |
| Panama City | $82,000 | 200 | +30% |
| Pensacola | $51,000 | 600 | +71% |
| Port St Lucie | $52,000 | 420 | +52% |
| Punta Gorda | $57,000 | 160 | +94% |
| Sarasota | $61,000 | 970 | +63% |
| Sebastian | $62,000 | 190 | +87% |
| Tallahassee | $53,000 | 610 | +60% |
| Tampa | $59,000 | 5,200 | +83% |
| West Palm Beach | $89,000 | 2,480 | +94% |
Georgia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 110 | -19% | |
| Athens | $66,000 | 150 | -6% |
| Atlanta | $75,000 | 5,510 | -4% |
| Augusta | $76,000 | 360 | -27% |
| Brunswick | $43,000 | 70 | -20% |
| Columbus | 210 | -18% | |
| Dalton | $50,000 | 100 | -34% |
| Gainesville | $36,000 | 190 | +22% |
| Macon | $36,000 | 620 | +200% |
| Rome | $43,000 | 80 | +9% |
| Savannah | $85,000 | 390 | +11% |
| Valdosta | $50,000 | 70 | -35% |
| Warner Robins | $33,000 | 130 | +11% |
Hawaii
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $44,000 | 770 | -29% |
Idaho
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $71,000 | 400 | -37% |
| Coeur Dalene | $46,000 | 150 | +37% |
| Idaho Falls | $49,000 | 120 | +19% |
| Lewiston | $54,000 | 70 | +51% |
| Pocatello | $48,000 | 50 | -19% |
Illinois
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign | $47,000 | 260 | +10% |
| Chicago | $68,000 | 10,630 | +13% |
| Danville | $45,000 | 50 | -10% |
| Decatur | $46,000 | 140 | +44% |
| Kankakee | 90 | +3% | |
| Peoria | $46,000 | 500 | +23% |
| Rockford | $44,000 | 360 | +9% |
| Springfield | $53,000 | 250 | +0% |
Indiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | $57,000 | 50 | -37% |
| Bloomington | $48,000 | 100 | -36% |
| Columbus | 100 | +25% | |
| Elkhart | $48,000 | 110 | -56% |
| Evansville | $46,000 | 180 | -56% |
| Fort Wayne | $84,000 | 400 | -18% |
| Gary | $57,000 | 710 | +9% |
| Indianapolis | $71,000 | 2,680 | +21% |
| Kokomo | $45,000 | 90 | +10% |
| Lafayette | $51,000 | 210 | +24% |
| Michigan City | $56,000 | 50 | -43% |
| Muncie | $57,000 | 60 | -39% |
| South Bend | $49,000 | 420 | +39% |
Iowa
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $38,000 | 80 | +2% |
| Cedar Rapids | $63,000 | 490 | +50% |
| Davenport | $55,000 | 400 | -10% |
| Des Moines | $50,000 | 1,240 | +54% |
| Dubuque | $70,000 | 160 | +38% |
| Iowa City | $43,000 | 260 | +64% |
| Sioux City | $48,000 | 180 | +10% |
| Waterloo | $47,000 | 340 | +74% |
Kansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 150 | +32% | |
| Topeka | $43,000 | 260 | +2% |
| Wichita | $43,000 | 590 | -16% |
Kentucky
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $55,000 | 140 | +15% |
| Elizabethtown | $38,000 | 60 | -37% |
| Lexington | $53,000 | 570 | -2% |
| Louisville | $77,000 | 2,560 | +71% |
| Owensboro | $50,000 | 160 | +57% |
Louisiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $38,000 | 220 | +54% |
| Baton Rouge | $46,000 | 1,160 | +27% |
| Houma | 230 | +6% | |
| Lafayette | $43,000 | 400 | +19% |
| Lake Charles | $34,000 | 290 | +44% |
| Monroe | $36,000 | 190 | +10% |
| New Orleans | $67,000 | 2,060 | +58% |
| Shreveport | $50,000 | 590 | +38% |
Maine
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | $46,000 | 180 | +33% |
| Lewiston | $62,000 | 110 | +1% |
| Portland | $53,000 | 740 | +54% |
Maryland
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $66,000 | 3,250 | 0% |
| Bethesda | $63,000 | 1,170 | -18% |
| Cumberland | $63,000 | 50 | -35% |
| Hagerstown | $60,000 | 150 | -33% |
| Salisbury | $53,000 | 150 | +28% |
Massachusetts
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $69,000 | 220 | -4% |
| Boston | $79,000 | 4,060 | -6% |
| Brockton | $73,000 | 110 | -47% |
| Framingham | $91,000 | 290 | -25% |
| Haverhill | $56,000 | 160 | -14% |
| Lawrence | $54,000 | 50 | -62% |
| Leominster | $95,000 | 70 | -35% |
| Lowell | $55,000 | 180 | -36% |
| New Bedford | $78,000 | 110 | -24% |
| Peabody | $66,000 | 220 | -6% |
| Pittsfield | $75,000 | 60 | -10% |
| Springfield | $72,000 | 560 | -23% |
| Taunton | $72,000 | 80 | -17% |
| Worcester | $91,000 | 290 | -52% |
Michigan
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $51,000 | 300 | -25% |
| Battle Creek | $39,000 | 100 | -11% |
| Bay City | $60,000 | 50 | -26% |
| Detroit | $55,000 | 1,680 | +1% |
| Flint | $58,000 | 320 | +5% |
| Grand Rapids | $44,000 | 1,580 | +71% |
| Holland | 120 | -46% | |
| Jackson | $55,000 | 140 | +33% |
| Kalamazoo | $45,000 | 260 | -19% |
| Lansing | $45,000 | 1,150 | +142% |
| Monroe | $41,000 | 80 | +5% |
| Muskegon | $52,000 | 110 | -10% |
| Niles | $75,000 | 130 | +2% |
| Saginaw | $52,000 | 160 | -14% |
| Warren | $68,000 | 2,640 | -1% |
Minnesota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $61,000 | 130 | -57% |
| Minneapolis | $62,000 | 3,910 | -12% |
| Rochester | $66,000 | 120 | -49% |
| St Cloud | $39,000 | 120 | -45% |
Mississippi
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $41,000 | 220 | -12% |
| Hattiesburg | $44,000 | 90 | -28% |
| Jackson | $60,000 | 970 | +58% |
| Pascagoula | $47,000 | 70 | -30% |
Missouri
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $72,000 | 120 | +26% |
| Columbia | $48,000 | 160 | -12% |
| Jefferson City | $40,000 | 150 | -10% |
| Joplin | $50,000 | 130 | -27% |
| Kansas City | $58,000 | 3,860 | +53% |
| Springfield | $52,000 | 650 | +42% |
| St Joseph | $83,000 | 70 | -37% |
| St Louis | $55,000 | 4,680 | +41% |
Montana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $47,000 | 340 | +78% |
| Great Falls | $44,000 | 90 | +17% |
| Missoula | $54,000 | 130 | +14% |
Nebraska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $68,000 | 370 | -3% |
| Omaha | $73,000 | 1,000 | -14% |
Nevada
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $48,000 | 60 | +14% |
| Las Vegas | $46,000 | 1,240 | -41% |
| Reno | $65,000 | 510 | +12% |
New Hampshire
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $60,000 | 250 | +4% |
| Nashua | $65,000 | 250 | -23% |
| Portsmouth | $44,000 | 170 | +34% |
| Rochester | $50,000 | 100 | -15% |
New Jersey
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | $89,000 | 60 | -82% |
| Camden | $81,000 | 1,350 | +4% |
| Edison | $71,000 | 2,110 | -17% |
| Newark | $73,000 | 2,560 | +3% |
| Ocean City | $57,000 | 90 | +3% |
| Trenton | $78,000 | 300 | -45% |
| Vineland | $56,000 | 60 | -55% |
New Mexico
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $55,000 | 580 | -39% |
| Farmington | $54,000 | 50 | -53% |
| Las Cruces | $37,000 | 120 | -16% |
| Santa Fe | $53,000 | 120 | -13% |
New York
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $82,000 | 860 | -22% |
| Binghamton | $73,000 | 200 | -24% |
| Buffalo | $68,000 | 990 | -27% |
| Elmira | $54,000 | 70 | -13% |
| Glens Falls | $132,000 | 60 | -47% |
| Ithaca | $74,000 | 60 | -31% |
| Kingston | $83,000 | 100 | -25% |
| Nassau | $78,000 | 4,830 | +53% |
| New York | $83,000 | 9,040 | -30% |
| Poughkeepsie | $50,000 | 490 | -18% |
| Rochester | $58,000 | 860 | -31% |
| Syracuse | $61,000 | 720 | -6% |
| Utica | $52,000 | 310 | +6% |
North Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $47,000 | 310 | -27% |
| Burlington | $51,000 | 140 | +12% |
| Charlotte | $70,000 | 2,520 | +19% |
| Durham | $56,000 | 410 | -39% |
| Fayetteville | $47,000 | 250 | -16% |
| Goldsboro | $53,000 | 90 | +5% |
| Greensboro | $87,000 | 740 | -15% |
| Greenville | $40,000 | 160 | +6% |
| Hickory | $49,000 | 350 | +1% |
| Jacksonville | 100 | +10% | |
| Raleigh | $54,000 | 1,150 | -10% |
| Rocky Mount | $49,000 | 140 | +10% |
| Wilmington | $51,000 | 500 | +56% |
| Winston Salem | $63,000 | 360 | -29% |
North Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $71,000 | 180 | +24% |
| Fargo | $81,000 | 320 | +12% |
| Grand Forks | $48,000 | 90 | -14% |
Ohio
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $65,000 | 720 | -8% |
| Canton | $69,000 | 330 | -17% |
| Cincinnati | $56,000 | 2,970 | +18% |
| Cleveland | $63,000 | 3,030 | +19% |
| Columbus | $58,000 | 2,300 | +1% |
| Dayton | $61,000 | 840 | -10% |
| Lima | $56,000 | 120 | +6% |
| Mansfield | $46,000 | 220 | +95% |
| Sandusky | $43,000 | 50 | -31% |
| Springfield | $65,000 | 140 | +35% |
| Steubenville | $50,000 | 70 | -21% |
| Toledo | $61,000 | 600 | -16% |
| Youngstown | $55,000 | 400 | -27% |
Oklahoma
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $55,000 | 70 | -19% |
| Oklahoma City | $51,000 | 1,900 | +33% |
| Tulsa | $61,000 | 1,020 | -4% |
Oregon
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | $51,000 | 130 | -7% |
| Corvallis | $66,000 | 30 | -45% |
| Eugene | $73,000 | 330 | 0% |
| Medford | $60,000 | 160 | -8% |
| Portland | $59,000 | 2,440 | -4% |
| Salem | $45,000 | 250 | -29% |
Pennsylvania
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $70,000 | 780 | -8% |
| Altoona | $46,000 | 120 | -11% |
| Erie | $62,000 | 220 | -27% |
| Harrisburg | $81,000 | 780 | 0% |
| Johnstown | $68,000 | 140 | +14% |
| Lancaster | $79,000 | 450 | -21% |
| Lebanon | $63,000 | 90 | -8% |
| Philadelphia | $88,000 | 5,980 | +26% |
| Pittsburgh | $61,000 | 3,040 | +7% |
| Reading | $73,000 | 280 | -29% |
| Scranton | $62,000 | 490 | -23% |
| State College | $82,000 | 120 | -14% |
| Williamsport | $61,000 | 130 | +16% |
| York | $62,000 | 550 | +31% |
Rhode Island
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $78,000 | 1,270 | -8% |
South Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | $40,000 | 120 | -3% |
| Charleston | $40,000 | 900 | +29% |
| Columbia | $51,000 | 1,340 | +56% |
| Florence | $50,000 | 240 | +34% |
| Greenville | $53,000 | 970 | +33% |
| Myrtle Beach | $45,000 | 390 | +54% |
| Spartanburg | $39,000 | 340 | +27% |
| Sumter | $44,000 | 70 | +4% |
South Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $55,000 | 150 | +6% |
| Sioux Falls | $53,000 | 680 | +107% |
Tennessee
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $52,000 | 340 | -38% |
| Clarksville | $42,000 | 100 | -44% |
| Jackson | $42,000 | 150 | +16% |
| Johnson City | $34,000 | 110 | -32% |
| Kingsport | $51,000 | 250 | -12% |
| Knoxville | $68,000 | 660 | -19% |
| Memphis | $58,000 | 1,230 | -19% |
| Nashville | $60,000 | 2,470 | +35% |
Texas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $44,000 | 220 | +57% |
| Amarillo | $48,000 | 200 | -19% |
| Austin | $61,000 | 1,890 | -3% |
| Beaumont | $77,000 | 110 | -71% |
| Brownsville | $30,000 | 520 | +70% |
| College Station | $68,000 | 60 | -72% |
| Corpus Christi | $43,000 | 460 | +8% |
| Dallas | $59,000 | 7,280 | +39% |
| El Paso | $36,000 | 620 | -6% |
| Fort Worth | $76,000 | 1,770 | -17% |
| Houston | $66,000 | 5,310 | -19% |
| Killeen | $35,000 | 180 | -40% |
| Laredo | $60,000 | 150 | -16% |
| Longview | $38,000 | 160 | -27% |
| Lubbock | $71,000 | 470 | +59% |
| Mcallen | $41,000 | 370 | -33% |
| Midland | $55,000 | 160 | +15% |
| Sherman | $56,000 | 70 | -20% |
| Texarkana | $56,000 | 130 | +9% |
| Tyler | $47,000 | 250 | +21% |
| Victoria | $57,000 | 100 | -3% |
| Waco | $41,000 | 230 | 0% |
| Wichita Falls | 110 | -9% |
Utah
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $46,000 | 140 | +37% |
| Ogden | $49,000 | 300 | -37% |
| Provo | $41,000 | 180 | -56% |
| Salt Lake City | $71,000 | 2,470 | +64% |
| St George | $45,000 | 100 | +2% |
Vermont
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $71,000 | 240 | -8% |
Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $83,000 | 100 | -26% |
| Charlottesville | 160 | -19% | |
| Danville | 40 | -44% | |
| Harrisonburg | $56,000 | 170 | +38% |
| Lynchburg | $37,000 | 520 | +128% |
| Richmond | $59,000 | 2,200 | +45% |
| Roanoke | $50,000 | 230 | -38% |
| Virginia Beach | $53,000 | 1,210 | -36% |
| Winchester | $60,000 | 100 | -7% |
Washington
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $36,000 | 160 | -4% |
| Bremerton | $51,000 | 120 | -36% |
| Kennewick | $38,000 | 320 | +39% |
| Longview | $51,000 | 60 | -12% |
| Mount Vernon | $37,000 | 70 | -26% |
| Olympia | $43,000 | 270 | +19% |
| Seattle | $68,000 | 2,900 | -17% |
| Spokane | $54,000 | 510 | +4% |
| Tacoma | $52,000 | 520 | -19% |
| Wenatchee | $57,000 | 40 | -51% |
| Yakima | $59,000 | 140 | -26% |
West Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $56,000 | 390 | +13% |
| Huntington | $37,000 | 260 | -2% |
| Morgantown | $40,000 | 60 | -48% |
| Parkersburg | $46,000 | 180 | +18% |
| Wheeling | $39,000 | 130 | -10% |
Wisconsin
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $58,000 | 250 | -6% |
| Eau Claire | $57,000 | 240 | +44% |
| Green Bay | $49,000 | 450 | +12% |
| Janesville | $63,000 | 170 | +21% |
| La Crosse | $44,000 | 250 | +55% |
| Madison | $62,000 | 760 | -8% |
| Milwaukee | $75,000 | 1,420 | -31% |
| Oshkosh | $47,000 | 180 | -10% |
| Racine | $58,000 | 210 | +25% |
| Sheboygan | $96,000 | 60 | -51% |
| Wausau | $63,000 | 180 | +22% |
Wyoming
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper | $50,000 | 100 | +31% |
| Cheyenne | $39,000 | 110 | +22% |
*FOOTNOTES: Job Facts salary and numbers data is based on US Department of Labor Statistics data for 2011. Other data on page may be from earlier years. Typical salary is given as median salary, where 50% in the job make more and 50% less. Salary range is Job Hunt's estimates of typical starting salary as being at the 10th percentile of reported pay and typical top end salary, for the most senior workers, as being at the 90th. Job openings is an estimate of new jobs every year due to growth plus those leaving the field. Where NA is given data is not available. Suggested studies is based on Job Hunt research, suggesting a minimum degree level that is judged to offer the best opportunities for entry-level employment. This Insurance Sales Agents schools and career page was originally researched by CityTownInfo.com.