Insurance Underwriters Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $69,170 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.25
10th percentile $46,640
90th percentile $105,630
Employed locally 80
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,640
    25th
    $47,980
    50th (median)
    $69,170
    75th
    $103,490
    90th
    $105,630

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Underwriters salary vs area income 102% Median Insurance Underwriters salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insurance Underwriters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $129,950
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $106,790
    Vermont $106,790
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $106,380
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $103,270
    District of Columbia $100,660

    Nearby metros — Insurance Underwriters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $129,950
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $106,790
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $91,070
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $82,320
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $81,470
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $80,230

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,080
    Accountants and Auditors $79,260
    Project Management Specialists $103,090
    Human Resources Specialists $69,590
    Management Analysts $89,680
    Training and Development Specialists $63,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Albuquerque, NM is $33.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.36 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Albuquerque, NM is 13.4% below the national median of $79,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Insurance Underwriters in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $46,640 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,980.