Insurance agent (life and health)
Help families pick life and health coverage, often with a set schedule.
- Median pay
- $62,280 a year
- Cost to start
- $100 to $500
- Time to start
- 3 to 8 weeks
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What it really pays
$62,280 a year (median)
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,330 or less, which is closer to where many beginners start.
National median for all workers in this job, including experienced ones. Pay varies by state, employer and experience, and isn't guaranteed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)
Where to start
Check whether your state requires a pre-license course or just the exam.
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