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Insurance Sales Agents in North Carolina

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 North Carolina the median pay is $58,710 a year, 6% below the national median of $62,280.

$58,710median pay in North Carolina, per year
$43,980–$78,430middle half earn
20,540employed in North Carolina
$62,280U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in North Carolina

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

Openings in North Carolina 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 North Carolina

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