Is it hard to get a job as an insurance agent?

The occupation has a low formal barrier to entry: typical education is a high school diploma, though employers may prefer a bachelor's degree. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of insurance sales agents to grow 3% from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as average, with about 43,100 openings per year, mostly from workers transferring or exiting. Hiring conditions still vary by employer, agency size, and local market.

The field has a low formal entry barrier. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education for insurance sales agents, and Utah requires no pre-licensing course before the licensing exam. Nationally, the median wage was $62,280 in May 2025, about 43,100 openings are projected each year through 2035, and 63% of agents work in insurance agencies and brokerages.