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Job outlook for personal lines account managers in the United States
Personal lines account manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected personal lines account manager job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 32,900 new jobs for personal lines account managers are projected over the next decade.
Personal lines account manager salaries have increased 4% for personal lines account managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,247 personal lines account managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 73,055 active personal lines account manager job openings in the US.
The average personal lines account manager salary is $51,472.
Are personal lines account manager jobs in demand?
Personal lines account manager job and salary trends over time
Personal lines account manager jobs over time
Personal lines account manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,247 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,120 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,121 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,958 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,882 | 0.00% |
Average personal lines account manager salary over time
Personal lines account manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,472 | $24.75 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $50,249 | $24.16 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $49,914 | $24.00 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $49,036 | $23.57 | --0.6% |
| 2021 | $49,312 | $23.71 | +3.7% |
Personal lines account manager jobs by state
Most common states for personal lines account managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 117 | 19% |
| 2 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 634 | 18% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 925 | 17% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 539 | 17% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,167 | 16% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 155 | 16% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 121 | 16% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,153 | 14% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 994 | 14% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 799 | 14% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 186 | 14% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 145 | 14% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,326 | 13% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 786 | 13% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 399 | 13% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 392 | 13% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 243 | 13% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 141 | 13% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 114 | 13% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 74 | 13% |
Most common cities for personal lines account managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Myers | 6 | 8% | $43,975 |
| 2 | Sarasota | 3 | 5% | $43,895 |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | 3 | 4% | $50,226 |
| 4 | Mount Pleasant | 3 | 4% | $45,659 |
| 5 | Davie | 3 | 3% | $43,993 |
| 6 | Charleston | 3 | 2% | $45,652 |
| 7 | Gainesville | 3 | 2% | $43,523 |
| 8 | Tallahassee | 3 | 2% | $43,646 |
| 9 | Boston | 6 | 1% | $57,928 |
| 10 | Columbus | 5 | 1% | $51,277 |
| 11 | Jacksonville | 5 | 1% | $43,471 |
| 12 | Tampa | 5 | 1% | $43,786 |
| 13 | Fayetteville | 3 | 1% | $45,151 |
| 14 | Miami | 3 | 1% | $44,057 |
| 15 | Raleigh | 3 | 1% | $45,572 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 10 | 0% | $55,167 |
| 17 | Houston | 8 | 0% | $45,625 |
| 18 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $49,570 |
| 19 | San Francisco | 3 | 0% | $57,708 |
Personal Lines Account Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of personal lines account manager experts
The University of West Florida
Christopher Newport University
Indiana University Southeast
Eric Bostwick Ph.D.
Professor of AccountingThe University of West Florida
Department of Accounting and Finance
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Personal Lines Account Managers?
Eric Bostwick Ph.D.: Although the use of office productivity software has been important for a number of years, the importance of fluency with these types of programs has been heightened by our increased virtual interactions. In addition, the use of online collaboration tools has grown and will continue to grow. Thus, candidates will stand out when they demonstrate knowledge/skill (e.g., certification) with respect to basic collaborative productivity tools as well as specific technology commonly used in their career fields.
Todd Lee Goen
Instructor & Internship DirectorChristopher Newport University
Department of Communication
What's a good job out of college for Personal Lines Account Managers?
Todd Lee Goen: Pandemic or no pandemic, the best job out of college is one that sets you on the path to achieve your ultimate career goal(s). Reflect on where you want to be in five or ten years or even twenty-five years. Then consider positions that will set you on the path to achieve that goal. Very few people land their dream job upon graduation - dream jobs are typically those we're not qualified to do without some additional work experience and training. A good job is one that will help you achieve your goal(s) - just don't frame it that way in the interview.
Good jobs pay a livable salary for the location, offer benefits (health insurance and retirement at minimum), and provide professional development opportunities (these can take a variety of forms). Too often, college grads overlook professional development. If an employer isn't willing to invest in you, there's no guarantee you will succeed in the job. Good employers understand they need qualified employees who continually develop their skills and abilities, and good employers will make sure employees have the resources they need to succeed.
What technical skills for a Personal Lines Account Manager stand out to employers?
Todd Lee Goen: Technical skills are often industry and/or position specific. Applicants should highlight any technical skills related to the position advertisement and those that add value to the position/organization. Most importantly, requirements for technical skills change with time and technological advances. This means employers value workers capable of adapting to change and continually improving and acquiring new technical skills. Thus, it's usually more important to demonstrate you are capable of learning and developing technical skills than it is to have a specific skill set upon hire (although this is not true for some positions/industries).
That said, technical skills related to online presentations, virtual meetings, virtual networking, remote working and the like are hot commodities right now. While most organizations were in the process of adopting many of these technologies and ways of doing business pre-pandemic, the pandemic accelerated the process. Organizations are making it work, but they often don't know best practices or the most efficient means of working in the largely virtual, pandemic environment. Post-pandemic, many of the remote/virtual changes the pandemic brought will stay in some form. Technical skills that support this type of workplace will make applicants stand out to many employers because they need/want to do virtual/remote business better.
What technical skills for a Personal Lines Account Manager stand out to employers?
Todd Lee Goen: Technical skills are often industry and/or position specific. Applicants should highlight any technical skills related to the position advertisement and those that add value to the position/organization. Most importantly, requirements for technical skills change with time and technological advances. This means employers value workers capable of adapting to change and continually improving and acquiring new technical skills. Thus, it's usually more important to demonstrate you are capable of learning and developing technical skills than it is to have a specific skill set upon hire (although this is not true for some positions/industries).
That said, technical skills related to online presentations, virtual meetings, virtual networking, remote working and the like are hot commodities right now. While most organizations were in the process of adopting many of these technologies and ways of doing business pre-pandemic, the pandemic accelerated the process. Organizations are making it work, but they often don't know best practices or the most efficient means of working in the largely virtual, pandemic environment. Post-pandemic, many of the remote/virtual changes the pandemic brought will stay in some form. Technical skills that support this type of workplace will make applicants stand out to many employers because they need/want to do virtual/remote business better.
What Personal Lines Account Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Uric Dufrene: First, I would not recommend a gap year. One of the skills that is critically important, regardless of the time period, is adaptability. Learning how to adapt to the circumstances around you is a skill that is valued in the workplace, regardless of the year. This is a key part of problem solving. Solving problems with the conditions and resources on hand will prepare you for a lifelong success in any field. As a graduate develops a reputation for problem solving, they emerge as a "go to" employee and will be seen by others as a leader, in their department or company.