SOC 132053

Insurance Underwriters

Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.

National Median

$79,880

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$79,880

Entry Level (10th pct)

$51,640

Experienced (90th pct)

$138,020

Total Employed

107,820

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$51,640 - $63,070
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$63,070 - $104,820
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$104,820 - $138,020

Highest Paying Locations for Insurance Underwriters

Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

$129,950

+62.7% vs national

Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

$106,790

+33.7% vs national

Vermont

$106,790

+33.7% vs national

Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

$106,380

+33.2% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$103,270

+29.3% vs national

Insurance Underwriters Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area	$129,950	90
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$106,790	N/A
Vermont	$106,790	240
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$106,380	1,060
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$103,270	2,400
District of Columbia	$100,660	100
Massachusetts	$100,050	3,440
Colorado	$100,050	1,540
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$98,860	4,620
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$98,500	1,330
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$98,400	1,820
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$98,280	390
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$98,160	150
Appleton, WI	$96,890	80
Maine	$96,600	610
New Hampshire	$96,100	320
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$95,720	100
Connecticut	$95,460	2,670
Washington	$95,310	2,000
Colorado Springs, CO	$94,730	260
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$94,210	1,050
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$93,760	2,460
New Jersey	$93,500	3,170
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$93,320	250
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$93,240	2,790
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$93,120	380
Topeka, KS	$92,520	90
Springfield, IL	$92,290	80
Springfield, MA	$92,180	200
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$91,070	80
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$90,770	180
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$89,990	610
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$89,630	970
Rockford, IL	$89,410	40
Maryland	$88,820	1,100
Rochester, NY	$88,180	120
Kansas City, MO-KS	$88,030	1,020
Savannah, GA	$88,000	30
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$87,950	780
Nevada	$87,290	520
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$87,250	7,530
California	$87,200	7,300
Spartanburg, SC	$86,720	30
Utica-Rome, NY	$86,240	220
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$85,930	240
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$85,570	170
Worcester, MA	$85,140	370
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$84,950	570
Illinois	$84,580	8,480
Columbus, OH	$84,490	780

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Insurance Underwriters?

The national median annual salary for Insurance Underwriters is $79,880, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Insurance Underwriterss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Insurance Underwriterss is Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $129,950.

How much can an experienced Insurance Underwriters make?

Top-earning Insurance Underwriterss (90th percentile) make $138,020 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.