Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois
Is Illinois a good place for you to work as an Insurance Sales Agent?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois is growing faster than average.
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Insurance Sales Agents in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Insurance Sales Agents Work in Illinois?
There were approximately 15,520 workers employed as Insurance Sales Agents in this state in 2018.
There were 13,350 Insurance Sales Agents employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 2,170 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 5,950 Insurance Sales Agents working in it, which means Illinois has more Insurance Sales Agents than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Insurance Sales Agents in this state are growing at a rate of 8.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.9%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 4,370 annual Insurance Sales Agents job openings in Illinois, and 44,340 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 54,700 annual jobs and 551,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Insurance Sales Agents Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Insurance Sales Agents ranged from $27,190 to $123,340 with $52,420 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.07 to $59.3. The median hourly rate was $25.2.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $22.03 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $3.17.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Insurance Sales Agents
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Insurance Sales Agents.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 11,720 | $55,780 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 4,540 | $48,020 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 570 | $40,360 |
| Peoria, IL | 470 | $52,280 |
| Springfield, IL | 300 | $66,000 |
| Rockford, IL | 240 | $42,840 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | 160 | $43,630 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | 120 | $48,740 |
| Carbondale-Marion, IL | 110 | $35,530 |
| Kankakee, IL | 80 | $46,750 |
| Decatur, IL | 70 | $44,820 |
| Danville, IL | 60 | $40,970 |
Top States for Insurance Sales Agents Employment
The table below shows the states where most Insurance Sales Agents work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 41,010 | $55,440 |
| Florida | 35,260 | $48,970 |
| Texas | 31,890 | $45,010 |
| New York | 21,230 | $60,700 |
| Ohio | 15,770 | $47,710 |
| Illinois | 15,520 | $52,420 |
| Pennsylvania | 14,270 | $59,300 |
| Georgia | 11,990 | $42,750 |
| North Carolina | 11,210 | $49,440 |
| Michigan | 11,130 | $50,640 |
| New Jersey | 10,350 | $58,530 |
| Virginia | 10,170 | $46,010 |
| Indiana | 9,450 | $51,140 |
| Missouri | 9,340 | $45,990 |
| Colorado | 9,210 | $51,080 |
| Wisconsin | 8,710 | $63,590 |
| Washington | 7,700 | $51,740 |
| Arizona | 7,570 | $42,700 |
| Tennessee | 7,180 | $43,710 |
| Minnesota | 7,120 | $59,980 |
Below are the states where Insurance Sales Agents get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70,660 |
| Wisconsin | $63,590 |
| Connecticut | $61,580 |
| New York | $60,700 |
| Rhode Island | $60,290 |
| Minnesota | $59,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,300 |
| New Jersey | $58,530 |
| Nebraska | $58,240 |
| New Hampshire | $57,640 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Nick Youngson under License
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