SOC 13-2053 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Underwriters — Birmingham
Birmingham, AL · 4 metro areas compared
In Birmingham, AL the median wage is $66,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Birmingham, AL the median wage is $66,000. That is 18.9% lower than the national median of $81,370. Pay ranges from under $47,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $130,090 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,030 to $101,820.
Employment stands at 640, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Decatur records the highest median at $57,850. Of the 489 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 156th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,540 | −41.6% |
| 25th | $56,030 | −31.1% |
| Median (50th) | $66,000 | −18.9% |
| 75th | $101,820 | +25.1% |
| 90th | $130,090 | +59.9% |
| Mean | $81,390 | +0.0% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decatur | $57,850 | — | |
| 2 | Montgomery | $57,400 | 200 | |
| 3 | Mobile | $56,660 | 130 | |
| 4 | Daphne | $43,540 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Birmingham run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $66,000 goes as far as $74,324 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,324US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,000 a year, 18.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,540 to $130,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 640 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Decatur, at $57,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Underwriters in Birmingham, AL?
The median annual wage is $66,000, or $31.73 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $81,370, so pay in Birmingham, AL is 18.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Birmingham, AL earns more than $130,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Decatur, at $57,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 640 jobs in this occupation in Birmingham, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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