Insurance Agent in Idaho

Requirements, salary data, licensing costs, and career ROI for ID. Updated with 2024 BLS OEWS wage data.

Median annual salary

$48,140

trending_down -20.3% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Idaho.

engineering

2,690

Jobs (ID)

monitoring Stable

+3.7%

10-yr job growth

payments

$145

Licensing fees

schedule

Approximately 2-3 weeks (5-10 days for course completion, 1-2 business days for application processing after fingerprints)

Time to complete

route How to become an insurance agent in Idaho

To become a licensed Insurance Agent in Idaho, individuals must meet the requirements set by the Idaho Department of Insurance. Key steps include passing the Idaho Insurance Producer Licensing Exam, completing a fingerprint-based background check, and submitting an application with an $80 fee. While no pre-licensing education hours are formally required, exam preparation courses are highly recommended. Idaho offers reciprocity with all other states for non-resident licenses, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

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10th percentile (entry) $35,560

25th percentile $38,410

50th (median) $48,140

75th percentile $78,740

90th (experienced) $155,410

Source: BLS OEWS 2024 for Idaho. Metro-area wages may differ significantly from the state aggregate.

checklist Idaho requirements

Licensing body	Idaho Department of Insurance
State license	Required
Education	No pre-licensing education hours are formally required, but exam prep courses are highly recommended.
Exam	Idaho Insurance Producer Licensing Exam ($65)
Application fee	$80
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	24.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Minimum age is 18. Requires a fingerprint-based background check. Non-U.S. citizens must provide proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. CE requirements include 3 hours of ethics. Additional training is required for specific products like Annuities (one-time 4-hour course) and Long-Term Care (8-hour initial, 4-hour ongoing every renewal cycle).

Source: Idaho Department of Insurance

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10-year growth

+3.7%

Average

Annual openings

47,000

Nationwide per year

Total employment

568,800

Nationwide

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AI & tech impact

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balance Is it worth it?

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Frequently asked questions

How do I become an insurance agent in Idaho? expand_more

Idaho requires insurance agents to complete the required education (No pre-licensing education hours are formally required, but exam prep courses are highly recommended.), pass the Idaho Insurance Producer Licensing Exam, and submit your application ($80 fee).

Do I need a license to work as an insurance agent in Idaho? expand_more

A state license is required in Idaho. Idaho Department of Insurance handles insurance agent licensing — the Idaho Insurance Producer Licensing Exam is part of the process.

What is the average insurance agent salary in Idaho? expand_more

Idaho insurance agents bring home a median salary of $48,140. That's 20% below the national median of $60,370. Entry-level (10th percentile) starts at $35,560, while experienced professionals (90th percentile) earn $155,410.

How expensive is insurance agent licensing in Idaho? expand_more

Costs include exam fee ($65) and application fee ($80). The estimated total investment is varies, including education and training.

What's the timeline to become an insurance agent in Idaho? expand_more

Expect to spend Approximately 2-3 weeks (5-10 days for course completion, 1-2 business days for application processing after fingerprints) from start to finish in Idaho — covering coursework, supervised experience, and examination.

What's required to renew a insurance agent license in Idaho? expand_more

Yes — insurance agents in Idaho must complete 24.0 CE hours every 2.0 years to stay licensed.