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It seems like insurance advisers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for insurance advisers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research shows that Oregon is the best state in the country for insurance advisers.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for insurance advisers.We found that Oregon is the best state for insurance adviser jobs, whereas New Mexico is the worst.
10 best states for insurance advisers in 2025
1. Oregon
Total insurance adviser jobs: 176 Average annual salary: $90,512 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
2. Nebraska
Total insurance adviser jobs: 89 Average annual salary: $86,443 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
3. South Dakota
Total insurance adviser jobs: 78 Average annual salary: $71,942 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 2.03
4. Wisconsin
Total insurance adviser jobs: 184 Average annual salary: $95,661 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
5. Iowa
Total insurance adviser jobs: 215 Average annual salary: $72,438 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 1.65
6. Alabama
Total insurance adviser jobs: 247 Average annual salary: $71,993 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
7. Rhode Island
Total insurance adviser jobs: 62 Average annual salary: $73,901 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
8. Colorado
Total insurance adviser jobs: 291 Average annual salary: $73,926 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
9. New York
Total insurance adviser jobs: 240 Average annual salary: $89,060 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 0.52
10. Kansas
Total insurance adviser jobs: 129 Average annual salary: $71,080 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
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Detailed list of the best states for an insurance adviser
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $90,512 | $57,000 | 4,142,776 | 176 |
| 2 | Nebraska | $86,443 | $58,000 | 1,920,076 | 89 |
| 3 | South Dakota | $71,942 | $48,000 | 869,666 | 78 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $95,661 | $64,000 | 5,795,483 | 184 |
| 5 | Iowa | $72,438 | $48,000 | 3,145,711 | 215 |
| 6 | Alabama | $71,993 | $47,000 | 4,874,747 | 247 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $73,901 | $50,000 | 1,059,639 | 62 |
| 8 | Colorado | $73,926 | $49,000 | 5,607,154 | 291 |
| 9 | New York | $89,060 | $60,000 | 19,849,399 | 240 |
| 10 | Kansas | $71,080 | $47,000 | 2,913,123 | 129 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $67,782 | $45,000 | 755,393 | 57 |
| 12 | Michigan | $72,040 | $48,000 | 9,962,311 | 235 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $74,256 | $50,000 | 1,342,795 | 48 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $80,671 | $54,000 | 9,005,644 | 161 |
| 15 | Arizona | $70,195 | $46,000 | 7,016,270 | 236 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $70,647 | $47,000 | 5,576,606 | 241 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $75,155 | $51,000 | 6,859,819 | 138 |
| 18 | Ohio | $69,211 | $46,000 | 11,658,609 | 305 |
| 19 | Texas | $67,917 | $44,000 | 28,304,596 | 833 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $82,291 | $55,000 | 693,972 | 27 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $63,368 | $42,000 | 579,315 | 47 |
| 22 | California | $74,739 | $48,000 | 39,536,653 | 842 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $62,458 | $40,000 | 2,984,100 | 207 |
| 24 | Delaware | $66,113 | $44,000 | 961,939 | 66 |
| 25 | Washington | $71,537 | $45,000 | 7,405,743 | 181 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $68,303 | $45,000 | 12,805,537 | 298 |
| 27 | Montana | $62,713 | $42,000 | 1,050,493 | 77 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $65,141 | $42,000 | 5,024,369 | 175 |
| 29 | Vermont | $63,204 | $43,000 | 623,657 | 68 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $70,597 | $47,000 | 3,588,184 | 68 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $62,758 | $41,000 | 4,454,189 | 154 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $64,634 | $49,000 | 1,427,538 | 56 |
| 33 | Indiana | $63,771 | $42,000 | 6,666,818 | 191 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $60,945 | $40,000 | 3,004,279 | 134 |
| 35 | Maine | $63,894 | $44,000 | 1,335,907 | 51 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $64,112 | $42,000 | 10,273,419 | 270 |
| 37 | Alaska | $61,337 | $44,000 | 739,795 | 62 |
| 38 | Nevada | $60,936 | $39,000 | 2,998,039 | 108 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $59,275 | $38,000 | 4,684,333 | 299 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $58,209 | $38,000 | 6,715,984 | 332 |
| 41 | Idaho | $59,015 | $38,000 | 1,716,943 | 128 |
| 42 | Missouri | $62,444 | $41,000 | 6,113,532 | 207 |
| 43 | Illinois | $62,561 | $42,000 | 12,802,023 | 435 |
| 44 | Florida | $61,467 | $39,000 | 20,984,400 | 621 |
| 45 | Utah | $59,145 | $38,000 | 3,101,833 | 151 |
| 46 | Maryland | $64,758 | $43,000 | 6,052,177 | 165 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $56,816 | $37,000 | 1,815,857 | 70 |
| 48 | Virginia | $62,430 | $41,000 | 8,470,020 | 251 |
| 49 | Georgia | $59,922 | $39,000 | 10,429,379 | 357 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $57,460 | $38,000 | 3,930,864 | 116 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $56,704 | $37,000 | 2,088,070 | 85 |
Highest paying states for insurance advisers
| Rank | State | Avg. Insurance Adviser Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $90,512 |
| 2 | Nebraska | $86,443 |
| 3 | South Dakota | $71,942 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $95,661 |
| 5 | Iowa | $72,438 |
| 6 | Alabama | $71,993 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $73,901 |
| 8 | Colorado | $73,926 |
| 9 | New York | $89,060 |
| 10 | Kansas | $71,080 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $67,782 |
| 12 | Michigan | $72,040 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $74,256 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $80,671 |
| 15 | Arizona | $70,195 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $70,647 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $75,155 |
| 18 | Ohio | $69,211 |
| 19 | Texas | $67,917 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $82,291 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $63,368 |
| 22 | California | $74,739 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $62,458 |
| 24 | Delaware | $66,113 |
| 25 | Washington | $71,537 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $68,303 |
| 27 | Montana | $62,713 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $65,141 |
| 29 | Vermont | $63,204 |
| 30 | Connecticut | $70,597 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $62,758 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $64,634 |
| 33 | Indiana | $63,771 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $60,945 |
| 35 | Maine | $63,894 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $64,112 |
| 37 | Alaska | $61,337 |
| 38 | Nevada | $60,936 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $59,275 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $58,209 |
| 41 | Idaho | $59,015 |
| 42 | Missouri | $62,444 |
| 43 | Illinois | $62,561 |
| 44 | Florida | $61,467 |
| 45 | Utah | $59,145 |
| 46 | Maryland | $64,758 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $56,816 |
| 48 | Virginia | $62,430 |
| 49 | Georgia | $59,922 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $57,460 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $56,704 |
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Updated January 8, 2025