Insurance Agent in Louisiana

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

Median annual salary

$55,590

trending_down -7.9% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Louisiana.

engineering

6,240

Jobs (LA)

monitoring Stable

+3.7%

10-yr job growth

payments

$105

Licensing fees

schedule

Varies (fingerprinting can take up to 4 weeks)

Time to complete

route How to become an insurance agent in Louisiana

To become a licensed Insurance Agent in Louisiana, you must be at least 18 years old and obtain a license from the Louisiana Department of Insurance. While pre-licensing education is not strictly mandated, it is highly recommended to prepare for the Louisiana Insurance Producer Licensing Exam, administered by PSI. After passing the exam, you must undergo fingerprinting for a background check and submit an application with a fee of $75. Louisiana offers reciprocity with most states, allowing licensed non-residents to apply without re-examination if their home state has similar agreements.

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10th percentile (entry) $32,920

25th percentile $41,260

50th (median) $55,590

75th percentile $76,040

90th (experienced) $93,610

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

checklist Louisiana requirements

Licensing body	Louisiana Department of Insurance
State license	Required
Education	Pre-licensing education is not strictly required but is highly recommended. Some sources indicate a 40-hour pre-licensing course for specific lines like Life, Health & Accident or Property & Casualty, while others state it's not mandatory. However, to sell annuities, a one-time 4-hour annuity training course is required. For long-term care products, an initial 8-hour training and a 4-hour ongoing training every renewal period are required. Property/Casualty and Personal lines producers must also complete a 3-hour course on NFIP Flood Insurance as part of each 2-year licensing period.
Exam	Louisiana Insurance Producer Licensing Exam ($30)
Application fee	$75
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	24.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Minimum age is 18 years old. Requires fingerprinting and a background check. Fingerprinting costs $39.25 and is done at PSI testing sites. The CE requirements include 3 hours of ethics. Property & Casualty and Personal lines producers also need 3 hours of flood education.

Source: Louisiana 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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Frequently asked questions

What's required to work as an insurance agent in Louisiana? expand_more

The path to insurance agent licensure in Louisiana: complete the required education (Pre-licensing education is not strictly required but is highly recommended. Some sources indicate a 40-hour pre-licensing course for specific lines like Life, Health & Accident or Property & Casualty, while others state it's not mandatory. However, to sell annuities, a one-time 4-hour annuity training course is required. For long-term care products, an initial 8-hour training and a 4-hour ongoing training every renewal period are required. Property/Casualty and Personal lines producers must also complete a 3-hour course on NFIP Flood Insurance as part of each 2-year licensing period.), pass the Louisiana Insurance Producer Licensing Exam, and submit your application ($75 fee).

Is an insurance agent license required in Louisiana? expand_more

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

How much does an insurance agent make in Louisiana? expand_more

Louisiana insurance agents bring home a median salary of $55,590. This trails the $60,370 national median by 8%. New insurance agents start around $32,920; seasoned professionals can reach $93,610.

How much does it cost to become an insurance agent in Louisiana? expand_more

The full cost to enter the field runs about varies, factoring in exam fee ($30) and application fee ($75) and required training.

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

Expect to spend Varies (fingerprinting can take up to 4 weeks) from start to finish in Louisiana — covering coursework, supervised experience, and examination.

What are the continuing education requirements for insurance agents in Louisiana? expand_more

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