SOC 13-2053 · May 2025 · United States
Insurance Underwriters
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Insurance Underwriters across the United States is $81,370 per year, measured over 105,420 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $106,640.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Insurance Underwriters
Pay for this occupation varies by 80.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $106,640 and Mississippi pays $59,250.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $106,640 | 2,890 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $103,940 | 270 | |
| 3 | Nevada | $101,440 | 480 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $100,690 | 2,010 | |
| 5 | Colorado | $100,640 | 2,040 | |
| 6 | Washington | $99,400 | 1,740 | |
| 7 | New York | $97,450 | 6,900 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $97,370 | 3,110 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | $96,220 | 3,150 | |
| 10 | Maine | $95,510 | 520 |
States with the most Insurance Underwriters jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 9,980 | $78,890 | |
| 2 | Florida | 7,300 | $78,720 | |
| 3 | Georgia | 7,160 | $85,980 | |
| 4 | New York | 6,900 | $97,450 | |
| 5 | California | 6,580 | $95,320 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 5,160 | $78,950 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 5,110 | $79,260 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 3,460 | $77,120 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 3,360 | $77,740 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 3,150 | $96,220 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | $115,420 | 130 |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $114,980 | 160 |
| 3 | Milwaukee | $106,570 | 950 |
| 4 | Boston | $106,170 | 2,080 |
| 5 | Chattanooga | $102,460 | 110 |
| 6 | Waterbury | $102,030 | 50 |
| 7 | Denver | $101,840 | 1,540 |
| 8 | Las Vegas | $101,300 | 400 |
| 9 | Lexington | $100,990 | 290 |
| 10 | Hartford | $100,690 | 1,430 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.