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Compare insurance agent licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$60,047
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
1 months
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $63,060#14 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $54,720#39 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $59,400#30 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $51,280#42 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| California | $64,990#11 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $61,020#19 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $77,090#4 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $59,910#25 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $75,180#6 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Florida | $59,790#26 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $50,210#43 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $63,950#12 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $48,140#45 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $59,340#31 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $61,710#16 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $63,150#13 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $60,920#20 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $59,590#28 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $55,590#38 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Maine | $60,630#22 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $60,120#23 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $77,660#3 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $58,910#32 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $78,650#1 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $47,550#46 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $59,680#27 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Montana | $57,360#35 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $58,480#34 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $44,990#50 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $61,190#18 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $78,080#2 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $46,990#48 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| New York | $75,860#5 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $57,110#36 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $65,850#10 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $59,990#24 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $45,550#49 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $60,710#21 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,230#15 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $74,360#7 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $51,550#41 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $61,630#17 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $49,130#44 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Texas | $47,530#47 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Utah | $52,440#40 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $70,390#9 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $59,570#29 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Washington | $58,660#33 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $44,080#51 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $70,650#8 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $55,770#37 | 1 mo#1 | — | 1 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.