Insurance Underwriters Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $80,360 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.63
10th percentile $51,340
90th percentile $135,450
Employed locally 630
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,340
    25th
    $62,000
    50th (median)
    $80,360
    75th
    $104,120
    90th
    $135,450

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Underwriters salary vs area income 82% Median Insurance Underwriters salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insurance Underwriters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $129,950
    Vermont $106,790
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,190
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,640
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,570
    Waco, TX $61,560

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $99,350
    Accountants and Auditors $81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,640
    Human Resources Specialists $74,510
    Management Analysts $102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Austin, TX is $38.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.82 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Austin, TX is 0.6% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $51,340 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,000.