Insurance Agent in Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary

$45,550

trending_down -24.5% vs. national

BLS OEWS 2024, Oklahoma.

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5,310

Jobs (OK)

monitoring Stable

+3.7%

10-yr job growth

payments

$98

Licensing fees

schedule

Varies (application must be made within 2 years of passing the exam)

Time to complete

route How to become an insurance agent in Oklahoma

To become a licensed Insurance Agent in Oklahoma, you must be at least 18 years old and pass the Oklahoma Insurance Producer Licensing Exam. While no formal pre-licensing education is mandated, it is highly recommended to prepare for the exam. After passing, you must submit a license application and pay the associated fees to the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Oklahoma offers reciprocity for non-resident agents who hold a valid license in their home state, provided that state offers similar reciprocity to Oklahoma residents.

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10th percentile (entry) $28,860

25th percentile $37,580

50th (median) $45,550

75th percentile $72,800

90th (experienced) $101,530

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

checklist Oklahoma requirements

Licensing body	Oklahoma Insurance Department
State license	Required
Education	No formal pre-licensing education is required, but it is highly recommended to prepare for the exam.
Exam	Oklahoma Insurance Producer Licensing Exam ($38)
Application fee	$60
Renewal	Every 2.0 years
Continuing education	24.0 hours per cycle
Notes	Minimum age is 18. Requires a background check. CE requirements include 3 hours of ethics and 2 hours of legislative updates. Additional training is required for selling annuities (one-time 4-hour course) and long-term care insurance (initial 8-hour course and 4-hour refresher every cycle).

Source: Oklahoma Insurance Department

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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 Oklahoma? expand_more

Oklahoma requires insurance agents to complete the required education (No formal pre-licensing education is required, but it is highly recommended to prepare for the exam.), pass the Oklahoma Insurance Producer Licensing Exam, and submit your application ($60 fee).

Is an insurance agent license required in Oklahoma? expand_more

You cannot practice as an insurance agent in Oklahoma without a state license from Oklahoma Insurance Department. The required exam is the Oklahoma Insurance Producer Licensing Exam.

What is the average insurance agent salary in Oklahoma? expand_more

The median insurance agent salary in Oklahoma is $45,550 per year. — 25% under the $60,370 national average. New insurance agents start around $28,860; seasoned professionals can reach $101,530.

What are the fees to become an insurance agent in Oklahoma? expand_more

The full cost to enter the field runs about varies, factoring in exam fee ($38) and application fee ($60) and required training.

How quickly can I become an insurance agent in Oklahoma? expand_more

The typical timeline in Oklahoma is Varies (application must be made within 2 years of passing the exam). This includes completing education, gaining any required experience, and passing the licensing exam.

How many CE hours do insurance agents need in Oklahoma? expand_more

Oklahoma requires 24.0 hours of continuing education every 2.0 years to maintain your insurance agent license.