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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for health insurance agents in the United States. Health insurance agent positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for health insurance agents.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for health insurance agents. We found that Washington is the best state in the nation for health insurance agents, and people in Juneau earn the most in the field.
Washington is the best state for jobs for health insurance agents, and West Virginia is the worst. The most common pay in Washington is $64,307, while the median pay in West Virginia is $39,937.If you are currently seeking employment as a health insurance agent, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for health insurance agents in 2025
1. Washington
Total health insurance agent jobs: 1,527 Average annual salary: $64,307 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
2. Wisconsin
Total health insurance agent jobs: 1,141 Average annual salary: $61,532 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
3. Alabama
Total health insurance agent jobs: 924 Average annual salary: $60,297 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
4. South Dakota
Total health insurance agent jobs: 209 Average annual salary: $61,903 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
5. New Hampshire
Total health insurance agent jobs: 297 Average annual salary: $64,464 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
6. Wyoming
Total health insurance agent jobs: 139 Average annual salary: $56,165 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
7. North Dakota
Total health insurance agent jobs: 174 Average annual salary: $60,349 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
8. Vermont
Total health insurance agent jobs: 226 Average annual salary: $54,983 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
9. Nebraska
Total health insurance agent jobs: 534 Average annual salary: $54,050 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
10. Rhode Island
Total health insurance agent jobs: 233 Average annual salary: $58,622 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a health insurance agent
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Detailed list of the best states for a health insurance agent
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $64,307 | $43,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,527 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $61,532 | $42,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,141 |
| 3 | Alabama | $60,297 | $40,000 | 4,874,747 | 924 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $61,903 | $42,000 | 869,666 | 209 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $64,464 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 297 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $56,165 | $38,000 | 579,315 | 139 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $60,349 | $42,000 | 755,393 | 174 |
| 8 | Vermont | $54,983 | $36,000 | 623,657 | 226 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $54,050 | $37,000 | 1,920,076 | 534 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $58,622 | $38,000 | 1,059,639 | 233 |
| 11 | Alaska | $69,582 | $54,000 | 739,795 | 69 |
| 12 | Michigan | $51,477 | $35,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,034 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $60,940 | $40,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,019 |
| 14 | Oregon | $58,541 | $39,000 | 4,142,776 | 596 |
| 15 | Colorado | $56,797 | $38,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,146 |
| 16 | Montana | $56,839 | $39,000 | 1,050,493 | 176 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $53,375 | $37,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,356 |
| 18 | Maine | $57,582 | $38,000 | 1,335,907 | 120 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $49,480 | $32,000 | 2,984,100 | 478 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $48,155 | $32,000 | 3,004,279 | 622 |
| 21 | Indiana | $48,664 | $33,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,512 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $47,790 | $31,000 | 4,684,333 | 773 |
| 23 | Arizona | $48,079 | $31,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,540 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $49,631 | $33,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,703 |
| 25 | Ohio | $45,985 | $31,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,652 |
| 26 | Iowa | $47,840 | $32,000 | 3,145,711 | 751 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $57,474 | $38,000 | 693,972 | 222 |
| 28 | New York | $55,982 | $37,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,262 |
| 29 | Idaho | $48,054 | $32,000 | 1,716,943 | 364 |
| 30 | Delaware | $48,670 | $32,000 | 961,939 | 255 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $54,873 | $41,000 | 1,427,538 | 155 |
| 32 | California | $52,847 | $34,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,513 |
| 33 | Missouri | $45,970 | $31,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,518 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $44,946 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,446 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $51,789 | $34,000 | 3,588,184 | 300 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $47,072 | $31,000 | 4,454,189 | 505 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $46,680 | $31,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,594 |
| 38 | Kansas | $46,301 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 547 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $47,385 | $31,000 | 5,024,369 | 486 |
| 40 | Texas | $45,697 | $30,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,688 |
| 41 | New Jersey | $49,722 | $32,000 | 9,005,644 | 666 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $43,618 | $29,000 | 3,930,864 | 690 |
| 43 | Florida | $44,353 | $28,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,679 |
| 44 | Illinois | $46,805 | $32,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,112 |
| 45 | Nevada | $44,073 | $29,000 | 2,998,039 | 424 |
| 46 | Utah | $43,103 | $29,000 | 3,101,833 | 670 |
| 47 | Georgia | $44,490 | $29,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,995 |
| 48 | Maryland | $45,401 | $30,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,047 |
| 49 | Virginia | $43,592 | $29,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,456 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $42,426 | $28,000 | 2,088,070 | 198 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $39,937 | $27,000 | 1,815,857 | 125 |
Highest paying states for health insurance agents
| Rank | State | Avg. Health Insurance Agent Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $64,307 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $61,532 |
| 3 | Alabama | $60,297 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $61,903 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $64,464 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $56,165 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $60,349 |
| 8 | Vermont | $54,983 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $54,050 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $58,622 |
| 11 | Alaska | $69,582 |
| 12 | Michigan | $51,477 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $60,940 |
| 14 | Oregon | $58,541 |
| 15 | Colorado | $56,797 |
| 16 | Montana | $56,839 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $53,375 |
| 18 | Maine | $57,582 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $49,480 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $48,155 |
| 21 | Indiana | $48,664 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $47,790 |
| 23 | Arizona | $48,079 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $49,631 |
| 25 | Ohio | $45,985 |
| 26 | Iowa | $47,840 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $57,474 |
| 28 | New York | $55,982 |
| 29 | Idaho | $48,054 |
| 30 | Delaware | $48,670 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $54,873 |
| 32 | California | $52,847 |
| 33 | Missouri | $45,970 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $44,946 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $51,789 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $47,072 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $46,680 |
| 38 | Kansas | $46,301 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $47,385 |
| 40 | Texas | $45,697 |
| 41 | New Jersey | $49,722 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $43,618 |
| 43 | Florida | $44,353 |
| 44 | Illinois | $46,805 |
| 45 | Nevada | $44,073 |
| 46 | Utah | $43,103 |
| 47 | Georgia | $44,490 |
| 48 | Maryland | $45,401 |
| 49 | Virginia | $43,592 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $42,426 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $39,937 |
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Updated January 8, 2025