Insurance Underwriters Salary (2025)
Based on 105,420 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $55,530 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $64,620 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $81,370 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $110,390 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $145,160 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$56K
25th
$65K
Median
$81K
75th
$110K
90th
$145K
Highest Paying States for Insurance Underwriters
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $114,510 |
| Colorado | $111,330 |
| New York | $110,210 |
| New Hampshire | $109,760 |
| Washington | $108,920 |
| District of Columbia | $108,350 |
| Connecticut | $106,140 |
| Nevada | $103,000 |
| California | $102,850 |
| Georgia | $100,720 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Insurance Underwriters salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $114,510 per year, while Georgia has an average of $100,720 — a difference of $13,790. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Insurance Underwriters
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 105,420 workers were employed as Insurance Underwriterss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $93,700 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-2053