How much do life and health insurance agents earn?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not separate life and health agents from other insurance sales agents: the median annual wage for the occupation was $62,280 in May 2025, with the lowest 10% earning less than $37,330 and the highest 10% earning more than $138,140. Estimates for life agents specifically vary widely by source, and front-loaded commissions explain much of the spread.