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Industry careers · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Employment Matrix 2025–35

Careers in insurance: jobs at insurers, agencies and brokerages, by pay and employment.

104 occupations in insurance, each with how many work here, what the industry pays them, how the occupation is projected to change in this industry, and the education it typically needs.

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Updated Nov 1, 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (industry) · BLS Employment Matrix 2025–35
Insurance jobs2,617,090104 occupations · +2.3% projected by 2035NAICS 524
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The insurance industry (NAICS 524) had 2,617,090 wage and salary jobs in May 2025, by BLS OEWS (self-employed excluded). The largest occupations: Insurance Agent (459,420 jobs, 17.6% of the industry's jobs); Customer Service Representative (292,830 jobs, 11.2% of the industry's jobs); Claims Adjuster (241,680 jobs, 9.2% of the industry's jobs). Highest mean pay among the 104 occupations with at least 1,000 jobs here: CEO ($337,500), Financial Manager ($196,860), IT Manager ($189,620). BLS projects total employment in this industry to change +2.3% from 2025 to 2035 (Employment Matrix, all jobs).

Wage and salary jobs
2,617,090
OEWS May 2025, self-employed excluded
Occupations listed
104
with 1,000+ jobs in this industry
Projected change 2025–35
+2.3%
whole industry, Employment Matrix (all jobs)
No degree typically needed
42
of 104, BLS typical entry education
At a glance

Most common and highest-paying

Data From the full table below.

Most common careers

  1. Insurance Agent459,420 jobs · 17.6%
  2. Customer Service Representative292,830 jobs · 11.2%
  3. Claims Adjuster241,680 jobs · 9.2%
  4. Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks169,090 jobs · 6.5%
  5. Underwriter97,600 jobs · 3.7%
  6. Operations Manager85,840 jobs · 3.3%
  7. Software Engineer63,740 jobs · 2.4%
  8. Management Consultant61,380 jobs · 2.4%
  9. Office Manager59,070 jobs · 2.3%
  10. Financial Manager56,810 jobs · 2.2%

Highest-paying careers

  1. CEO$337,500 mean · 6,000 jobs
  2. Financial Manager$196,860 mean · 56,810 jobs
  3. IT Manager$189,620 mean · 33,170 jobs
  4. Hospital Administrator$186,050 mean · 13,380 jobs
  5. Lawyer$185,150 mean · 18,340 jobs
  6. HR Manager$184,490 mean · 6,040 jobs
  7. Sales Manager$182,910 mean · 27,550 jobs
  8. Marketing Manager$180,240 mean · 16,060 jobs
  9. Operations Manager$169,430 mean · 85,840 jobs
  10. Public Relations Manager$168,290 mean · 1,940 jobs

Careers without a bachelor's degree

BLS typical entry-level education: no degree or a nondegree award.

  1. Insurance AgentHigh school diploma or equivalent · 459,420 jobs
  2. Customer Service RepresentativeHigh school diploma or equivalent · 292,830 jobs
  3. Claims AdjusterHigh school diploma or equivalent · 241,680 jobs
  4. Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksHigh school diploma or equivalent · 169,090 jobs
  5. Office ManagerHigh school diploma or equivalent · 59,070 jobs
  6. Office Clerks, GeneralHigh school diploma or equivalent · 46,120 jobs
  7. Administrative AssistantHigh school diploma or equivalent · 36,490 jobs
  8. BookkeeperSome college, no degree · 31,950 jobs
  9. IT Support SpecialistSome college, no degree · 16,540 jobs
  10. First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersHigh school diploma or equivalent · 14,990 jobs

Growing fastest in this industry

Projected 2025–35 change for the occupation within this industry (Employment Matrix); occupations with 5,000+ jobs here.

  1. Data Scientist+32.4% here · 22,510 jobs
  2. Hospital Administrator+23.9% here · 13,380 jobs
  3. Cyber Security Analyst+17.1% here · 8,850 jobs
  4. IT Manager+13.1% here · 33,170 jobs
  5. Registered Nurse+12.2% here · 54,330 jobs
  6. Training Specialist+11.6% here · 18,410 jobs
  7. Operations Research Analyst+10.9% here · 11,140 jobs
  8. Buyers and Purchasing Agents+10.8% here · 5,260 jobs
  9. Financial Manager+10.1% here · 56,810 jobs
  10. Medical Coder+8.5% here · 6,150 jobs
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Careers in insurance: 104 occupations
Occupation · why it is hereTypical entry education
Insurance AgentOEWS: 459,420 jobs in insurance (17.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $81,580 (SOC 41-3021).459,42017.6%$81,580all industries: $81,480+3.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Customer Service RepresentativeOEWS: 292,830 jobs in insurance (11.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,520 (SOC 43-4051).292,83011.2%$49,520all industries: $46,590-3.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Claims AdjusterOEWS: 241,680 jobs in insurance (9.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $79,010 (SOC 13-1031).241,6809.2%$79,010all industries: $80,470-4.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksOEWS: 169,090 jobs in insurance (6.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,920 (SOC 43-9041).169,0906.5%$53,920all industries: $52,920-3.7%High school diploma or equivalent
UnderwriterOEWS: 97,600 jobs in insurance (3.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $94,190 (SOC 13-2053).97,6003.7%$94,190all industries: $93,700-3.7%Bachelor's degree
Operations ManagerOEWS: 85,840 jobs in insurance (3.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $169,430 (SOC 11-1021).85,8403.3%$169,430all industries: $134,940+7.5%Bachelor's degree
Software EngineerOEWS: 63,740 jobs in insurance (2.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $129,900 (SOC 15-1252).63,7402.4%$129,900all industries: $148,100+5.7%Bachelor's degree
Management ConsultantOEWS: 61,380 jobs in insurance (2.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $101,210 (SOC 13-1111).61,3802.4%$101,210all industries: $113,790+5.7%Bachelor's degree
Office ManagerOEWS: 59,070 jobs in insurance (2.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $83,880 (SOC 43-1011).59,0702.3%$83,880all industries: $73,490+1.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Financial ManagerOEWS: 56,810 jobs in insurance (2.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $196,860 (SOC 11-3031).56,8102.2%$196,860all industries: $186,910+10.1%Bachelor's degree
Registered NurseOEWS: 54,330 jobs in insurance (2.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $91,790 (SOC 29-1141).54,3302.1%$91,790all industries: $101,420+12.2%Bachelor's degree
Office Clerks, GeneralOEWS: 46,120 jobs in insurance (1.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $47,490 (SOC 43-9061).46,1201.8%$47,490all industries: $46,420-3.0%High school diploma or equivalent
AccountantOEWS: 45,730 jobs in insurance (1.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $91,200 (SOC 13-2011).45,7301.8%$91,200all industries: $94,750+6.4%Bachelor's degree
Administrative AssistantOEWS: 36,490 jobs in insurance (1.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,440 (SOC 43-6014).36,4901.4%$50,440all industries: $49,350-3.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Marketing SpecialistOEWS: 35,760 jobs in insurance (1.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $90,790 (SOC 13-1161).35,7601.4%$90,790all industries: $89,490+6.5%Bachelor's degree
Business Operations Specialists, All OtherOEWS: 33,720 jobs in insurance (1.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $89,090 (SOC 13-1199).33,7201.3%$89,090all industries: $93,970+5.9%Bachelor's degree
IT ManagerOEWS: 33,170 jobs in insurance (1.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $189,620 (SOC 11-3021).33,1701.3%$189,620all industries: $192,160+13.1%Bachelor's degree
BookkeeperOEWS: 31,950 jobs in insurance (1.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $55,650 (SOC 43-3031).31,9501.2%$55,650all industries: $53,560-3.5%Some college, no degree
Computer Systems AnalystOEWS: 31,190 jobs in insurance (1.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $109,600 (SOC 15-1211).31,1901.2%$109,600all industries: $114,610+6.8%Bachelor's degree
Sales ManagerOEWS: 27,550 jobs in insurance (1.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $182,910 (SOC 11-2022).27,5501.1%$182,910all industries: $164,350+6.7%Bachelor's degree
Managers, All OtherOEWS: 24,760 jobs in insurance (0.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $167,160 (SOC 11-9199).24,7600.9%$167,160all industries: $153,890+6.2%Bachelor's degree
Project ManagerOEWS: 23,800 jobs in insurance (0.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $115,510 (SOC 13-1082).23,8000.9%$115,510all industries: $110,740+5.6%Bachelor's degree
Data ScientistOEWS: 22,510 jobs in insurance (0.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $117,050 (SOC 15-2051).22,5100.9%$117,050all industries: $126,800+32.4%Bachelor's degree
RecruiterOEWS: 22,450 jobs in insurance (0.9% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $87,540 (SOC 13-1071).22,4500.9%$87,540all industries: $81,990+6.7%Bachelor's degree
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsOEWS: 21,970 jobs in insurance (0.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $79,850 (SOC 13-1141).21,9700.8%$79,850all industries: $84,330+7.5%Bachelor's degree
Compliance OfficerOEWS: 20,350 jobs in insurance (0.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $83,630 (SOC 13-1041).20,3500.8%$83,630all industries: $88,400+6.0%Bachelor's degree
Financial AnalystOEWS: 19,880 jobs in insurance (0.8% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $104,040 (SOC 13-2051).19,8800.8%$104,040all industries: $116,800+5.4%Bachelor's degree
ActuaryOEWS: 19,470 jobs in insurance (0.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $144,160 (SOC 15-2011).19,4700.7%$144,160all industries: $141,480+8.2%Bachelor's degree
Training SpecialistOEWS: 18,410 jobs in insurance (0.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $82,120 (SOC 13-1151).18,4100.7%$82,120all industries: $75,550+11.6%Bachelor's degree
LawyerOEWS: 18,340 jobs in insurance (0.7% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $185,150 (SOC 23-1011).18,3400.7%$185,150all industries: $185,840+6.1%Doctoral or professional degree
IT Support SpecialistOEWS: 16,540 jobs in insurance (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $69,170 (SOC 15-1232).16,5400.6%$69,170all industries: $67,330-4.2%Some college, no degree
Marketing ManagerOEWS: 16,060 jobs in insurance (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $180,240 (SOC 11-2021).16,0600.6%$180,240all industries: $177,770+5.9%Bachelor's degree
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersOEWS: 14,990 jobs in insurance (0.6% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $102,890 (SOC 41-1012).14,9900.6%$102,890all industries: $99,370+7.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Title ExaminerOEWS: 14,040 jobs in insurance (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $67,800 (SOC 23-2093).14,0400.5%$67,800all industries: $62,350+5.8%High school diploma or equivalent
ReceptionistOEWS: 13,550 jobs in insurance (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $39,580 (SOC 43-4171).13,5500.5%$39,580all industries: $39,460-0.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Hospital AdministratorOEWS: 13,380 jobs in insurance (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $186,050 (SOC 11-9111).13,3800.5%$186,050all industries: $140,970+23.9%Bachelor's degree
Executive AssistantOEWS: 12,130 jobs in insurance (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $82,780 (SOC 43-6011).12,1300.5%$82,780all industries: $79,140+0.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Billing and Posting ClerksOEWS: 11,910 jobs in insurance (0.5% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $52,190 (SOC 43-3021).11,9100.5%$52,190all industries: $51,070-4.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Operations Research AnalystOEWS: 11,140 jobs in insurance (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $84,310 (SOC 15-2031).11,1400.4%$84,310all industries: $99,730+10.9%Bachelor's degree
Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageOEWS: 11,030 jobs in insurance (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $79,100 (SOC 13-1032).11,0300.4%$79,100all industries: $78,900-9.0%Postsecondary nondegree award
System AdministratorOEWS: 10,880 jobs in insurance (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $107,060 (SOC 15-1244).10,8800.4%$107,060all industries: $103,680-4.5%Bachelor's degree
Administrative Services ManagersOEWS: 10,730 jobs in insurance (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $152,370 (SOC 11-3012).10,7300.4%$152,370all industries: $129,870+6.0%Bachelor's degree
Computer Occupations, All OtherOEWS: 10,300 jobs in insurance (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $115,610 (SOC 15-1299).10,3000.4%$115,610all industries: $122,230+5.8%Bachelor's degree
QA TesterOEWS: 9,890 jobs in insurance (0.4% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $100,880 (SOC 15-1253).9,8900.4%$100,880all industries: $111,490+1.7%Bachelor's degree
Cyber Security AnalystOEWS: 8,850 jobs in insurance (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $126,170 (SOC 15-1212).8,8500.3%$126,170all industries: $132,510+17.1%Bachelor's degree
Financial AdvisorOEWS: 8,390 jobs in insurance (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $107,530 (SOC 13-2052).8,3900.3%$107,530all industries: $156,670+7.0%Bachelor's degree
Loan Interviewers and ClerksOEWS: 7,870 jobs in insurance (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $54,010 (SOC 43-4131).7,8700.3%$54,010all industries: $52,520+6.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Financial Risk SpecialistsOEWS: 7,640 jobs in insurance (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $116,720 (SOC 13-2054).7,6400.3%$116,720all industries: $124,420+6.6%Bachelor's degree
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelOEWS: 7,420 jobs in insurance (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $90,060 (SOC 41-3091).7,4200.3%$90,060all industries: $82,430+3.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsOEWS: 7,220 jobs in insurance (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $94,920 (SOC 41-3031).7,2200.3%$94,920all industries: $109,150+0.9%Bachelor's degree
PharmacistOEWS: 7,140 jobs in insurance (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $139,990 (SOC 29-1051).7,1400.3%$139,990all industries: $140,920+6.4%Doctoral or professional degree
Network EngineerOEWS: 7,010 jobs in insurance (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $141,850 (SOC 15-1241).7,0100.3%$141,850all industries: $139,580+5.3%Bachelor's degree
ParalegalOEWS: 6,790 jobs in insurance (0.3% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $80,190 (SOC 23-2011).6,7900.3%$80,190all industries: $69,700+0.9%Associate's degree
Pharmacy TechnicianOEWS: 6,500 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $49,180 (SOC 29-2052).6,5000.2%$49,180all industries: $46,620+6.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Medical CoderOEWS: 6,150 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $62,830 (SOC 29-2072).6,1500.2%$62,830all industries: $56,790+8.5%Postsecondary nondegree award
HR ManagerOEWS: 6,040 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $184,490 (SOC 11-3121).6,0400.2%$184,490all industries: $164,230+6.0%Bachelor's degree
Healthcare Social WorkerOEWS: 6,010 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $77,270 (SOC 21-1022).6,0100.2%$77,270all industries: $71,790+5.8%Master's degree
CEOOEWS: 6,000 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $337,500 (SOC 11-1011).6,0000.2%$337,500all industries: $269,630+7.1%Bachelor's degree
Medical SecretaryOEWS: 5,970 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $48,020 (SOC 43-6013).5,9700.2%$48,020all industries: $46,800+4.0%High school diploma or equivalent
Data Entry ClerkOEWS: 5,700 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $46,590 (SOC 43-9021).5,7000.2%$46,590all industries: $43,310-24.8%High school diploma or equivalent
Public Relations SpecialistOEWS: 5,350 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $91,760 (SOC 27-3031).5,3500.2%$91,760all industries: $84,120+3.0%Bachelor's degree
Buyers and Purchasing AgentsOEWS: 5,260 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $96,860 (SOC 13-1020).5,2600.2%$96,860all industries: $83,770+10.8%Bachelor's degree
Database ArchitectOEWS: 4,900 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $142,120 (SOC 15-1243).4,9000.2%$142,120all industries: $144,440+6.0%Bachelor's degree
Social and Human Service AssistantsOEWS: 4,700 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $64,370 (SOC 21-1093).4,7000.2%$64,370all industries: $47,690+6.0%High school diploma or equivalent
TelemarketerOEWS: 4,680 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,830 (SOC 41-9041).4,6800.2%$44,830all industries: $37,370-14.3%No formal educational credential
Financial Specialists, All OtherOEWS: 4,270 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $89,140 (SOC 13-2099).4,2700.2%$89,140all industries: $93,810+5.7%Bachelor's degree
Database AdministratorOEWS: 4,150 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $112,940 (SOC 15-1242).4,1500.2%$112,940all industries: $110,090-1.6%Bachelor's degree
Sales and Related Workers, All OtherOEWS: 4,120 jobs in insurance (0.2% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $77,950 (SOC 41-9099).4,1200.2%$77,950all industries: $58,510+5.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Sales AssociateOEWS: 3,820 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $52,640 (SOC 41-2031).3,8200.1%$52,640all industries: $37,310+8.9%No formal educational credential
Computer Network Support SpecialistsOEWS: 3,790 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $88,420 (SOC 15-1231).3,7900.1%$88,420all industries: $81,870-2.0%Associate's degree
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal ServiceOEWS: 3,480 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $44,350 (SOC 43-9051).3,4800.1%$44,350all industries: $41,650-4.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Financial ExaminersOEWS: 3,350 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $95,040 (SOC 13-2061).3,3500.1%$95,040all industries: $106,240+5.5%Bachelor's degree
Bill and Account CollectorsOEWS: 3,310 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $53,900 (SOC 43-3011).3,3100.1%$53,900all industries: $49,060-3.7%High school diploma or equivalent
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All OtherOEWS: 3,070 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $52,940 (SOC 43-9199).3,0700.1%$52,940all industries: $48,670-6.9%High school diploma or equivalent
File ClerksOEWS: 3,010 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $42,600 (SOC 43-4071).3,0100.1%$42,600all industries: $45,590-14.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Human Resources AssistantOEWS: 2,980 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $50,940 (SOC 43-4161).2,9800.1%$50,940all industries: $52,250-3.6%Associate's degree
Health EducatorOEWS: 2,920 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $63,100 (SOC 21-1091).2,9200.1%$63,100all industries: $73,280+5.6%Bachelor's degree
Maintenance TechnicianOEWS: 2,790 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $58,160 (SOC 49-9071).2,7900.1%$58,160all industries: $53,780+6.6%High school diploma or equivalent
Compensation and Benefits ManagersOEWS: 2,770 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $165,310 (SOC 11-3111).2,7700.1%$165,310all industries: $162,640+2.1%Bachelor's degree
Computer ProgrammerOEWS: 2,750 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $103,940 (SOC 15-1251).2,7500.1%$103,940all industries: $105,170-9.5%Bachelor's degree
Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksOEWS: 2,250 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $62,900 (SOC 43-3051).2,2500.1%$62,900all industries: $59,630-14.4%High school diploma or equivalent
UX DesignerOEWS: 2,070 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $118,060 (SOC 15-1255).2,0700.1%$118,060all industries: $117,490+3.7%Bachelor's degree
Nurse PractitionerOEWS: 2,020 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $136,260 (SOC 29-1171).2,0200.1%$136,260all industries: $137,300+40.9%Master's degree
Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksOEWS: 1,950 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $63,550 (SOC 43-5061).1,9500.1%$63,550all industries: $62,150+1.2%High school diploma or equivalent
Public Relations ManagerOEWS: 1,940 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $168,290 (SOC 11-2032).1,9400.1%$168,290all industries: $164,760+5.5%Bachelor's degree
Training and Development ManagersOEWS: 1,930 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $149,040 (SOC 11-3131).1,9300.1%$149,040all industries: $148,370+5.9%Bachelor's degree
Community Health WorkerOEWS: 1,920 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $60,310 (SOC 21-1094).1,9200.1%$60,310all industries: $56,180+11.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Graphic DesignerOEWS: 1,800 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $81,390 (SOC 27-1024).1,8000.1%$81,390all industries: $70,560+1.7%Bachelor's degree
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanOEWS: 1,660 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $51,050 (SOC 43-4111).1,6600.1%$51,050all industries: $47,240-9.5%High school diploma or equivalent
JanitorOEWS: 1,600 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $38,940 (SOC 37-2011).1,6000.1%$38,940all industries: $38,760+8.4%No formal educational credential
Web DeveloperOEWS: 1,540 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $111,480 (SOC 15-1254).1,5400.1%$111,480all industries: $98,770+3.0%Bachelor's degree
Financial Clerks, All OtherOEWS: 1,490 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $59,100 (SOC 43-3099).1,4900.1%$59,100all industries: $56,450+6.5%High school diploma or equivalent
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsOEWS: 1,470 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $81,600 (SOC 21-1018).1,4700.1%$81,600all industries: $64,440+5.7%Master's degree
Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsOEWS: 1,430 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $110,880 (SOC 19-5011).1,4300.1%$110,880all industries: $93,860+24.5%Bachelor's degree
Property Appraisers and AssessorsOEWS: 1,420 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $79,710 (SOC 13-2020).1,4200.1%$79,710all industries: $75,770+7.1%Bachelor's degree
LPNOEWS: 1,320 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $71,350 (SOC 29-2061).1,3200.1%$71,350all industries: $67,050+6.0%Postsecondary nondegree award
Brokerage ClerksOEWS: 1,210 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $64,050 (SOC 43-4011).1,2100.1%$64,050all industries: $72,850-7.9%High school diploma or equivalent
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsOEWS: 1,200 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $65,510 (SOC 43-6012).1,2000.1%$65,510all industries: $60,620-4.3%High school diploma or equivalent
Information and Record Clerks, All OtherOEWS: 1,190 jobs in insurance (0.1% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $55,170 (SOC 43-4199).1,1900.1%$55,170all industries: $51,490+6.1%High school diploma or equivalent
Event PlannerOEWS: 1,160 jobs in insurance (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $90,680 (SOC 13-1121).1,1600.0%$90,680all industries: $66,520+5.4%Bachelor's degree
Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherOEWS: 1,150 jobs in insurance (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $60,550 (SOC 29-2099).1,1500.0%$60,550all industries: $58,710+4.7%Postsecondary nondegree award
Facilities ManagerOEWS: 1,130 jobs in insurance (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $128,030 (SOC 11-3013).1,1300.0%$128,030all industries: $116,890+5.6%Bachelor's degree
Labor Relations SpecialistsOEWS: 1,080 jobs in insurance (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $81,690 (SOC 13-1075).1,0800.0%$81,690all industries: $98,720+5.6%Bachelor's degree
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All OtherOEWS: 1,020 jobs in insurance (0.0% of the industry's jobs), mean annual wage $78,170 (SOC 29-9099).1,0200.0%$78,170all industries: $76,720+6.5%Postsecondary nondegree award
Definitions

Reading the numbers

Data Two different shares, two different sources.

Share of the industry's jobs

Of all wage and salary jobs in insurance, the percent held by this occupation (OEWS). Example: Insurance Agent holds 17.6% of jobs here.

What it is not

Not the share of all insurance agents who work in this industry; role pages show that from the Employment Matrix. OEWS publishes no industry concentration index, so none is shown.

FAQ

Common questions

What careers are in insurance?
The insurance industry (NAICS 524) had 2,617,090 wage and salary jobs in May 2025, by BLS OEWS (self-employed excluded). The largest occupations: Insurance Agent (459,420 jobs, 17.6% of the industry's jobs); Customer Service Representative (292,830 jobs, 11.2% of the industry's jobs); Claims Adjuster (241,680 jobs, 9.2% of the industry's jobs).
What does this industry include?
Insurance carriers (life, health, property and casualty) and insurance agencies, brokerages and other insurance-related activities such as claims adjusting. Data: NAICS 524.
Is the pay shown for this industry only?
Yes. Mean wages are OEWS estimates for workers in that occupation employed in this industry. The national figure beside it covers the occupation in all industries.
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How this page is built

Industry: NAICS 524. Insurance carriers (life, health, property and casualty) and insurance agencies, brokerages and other insurance-related activities such as claims adjusting. Occupations: detailed SOC occupations with at least 1,000 OEWS jobs in this industry. Two denominators: the share shown under each job count is the occupation's share of this industry's jobs (OEWS percent of industry employment); it is not the share of all workers in that occupation. Change 2025–35 is the Employment Matrix projection for that occupation within this industry, not national occupation growth. The industry change is a whole-industry figure and does not apply to every occupation in it. OEWS covers wage and salary workers only; the Matrix counts all jobs. Searches this page answers include “careers in insurance”, “insurance jobs that pay well”, “insurance career path” (Ahrefs, U.S.). Since May 2025, OEWS publishes specific values for many wages above $239,200 a year; where BLS still publishes only “$239,200 or more”, that is what is shown. Data are in the public domain.

What this page can't tell you
  • Any one employer: these are national estimates for an occupation within an industry.
  • Self-employed workers: OEWS counts wage and salary jobs only.
  • Cause and effect: different industry wages do not mean changing industries will change anyone's pay.
Sources
  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 national industry-specific estimates (2018 SOC, 2022 NAICS; excludes the self-employed), public domain.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025–35 National Employment Matrix (all jobs, including self-employed).
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, occupational projections 2025–35 (typical entry-level education).