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Insurance Sales Agents in New Jersey

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 New Jersey the median pay is $81,640 a year, 31% above the national median of $62,280.

$81,640median pay in New Jersey, per year
$60,060–$124,460middle half earn
11,370employed in New Jersey
$62,280U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

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

Openings in New Jersey and remote

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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 New Jersey

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