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Insurance Sales Agents in District of Columbia

Insurance sales agents sell various types of insurance coverage—life, health, property, casualty, automotive—to individuals and businesses. They work for insurance companies, operate as independent agents or brokers, and sometimes refer clients to other brokers In District of Columbia the median pay is $84,530 a year, 36% above the national median of $62,280.

$84,530median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$60,460–$126,750middle half earn
$62,280U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

96open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
2employers hiring
8posted in the last 7 days

Openings in District of Columbia and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingPersuasionTime ManagementService Orientation

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Law and GovernmentTransportation

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Insurance Sales Agents.

Licenses and training in District of Columbia

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O*NET-SOC 41-3021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.