Insurance Underwriters

Occupation

$79,880
National Median Salary
$38.40
Median Hourly Wage
107,820
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$51,640
$63,070
$79,880
$104,820
$138,020

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+24.4%
10 Year Change
$64,220
2014 Median
$79,880
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Insurance Underwriters

Industry Annual Median Employment
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services $100,310 100
Ambulatory Health Care Services $100,180 130
Computer Systems Design and Related Services $97,880 200
Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation $94,600 420
Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds $91,350 410

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Top Paying States for Insurance Underwriters

State Annual Median Employment
Vermont $106,790 240
District of Columbia $100,660 100
Colorado $100,050 1,540
Massachusetts $100,050 3,440
Maine $96,600 610

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Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Ambulatory Health Care Services Computer Systems Design and Related Services Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds Nondepository Credit Intermediation Credit Intermediation and Related Activities Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only) Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Real Estate Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles Other Insurance Related Activities