Insurance Underwriters Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Insurance Underwriters in California earn a median salary of $85,571 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +7.1% vs the national median of $79,880. An estimated 5,330 insurance underwriters are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $74,840 to $95,830 depending on location.
$85,571
Avg median salary in California
$95,830
Highest paying metro
$74,840
Lowest paying metro
5,330
Employed in California
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Insurance Underwriters salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $95,830 | $77,770 | $95,830 | — |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,210 | $80,180 | $127,120 | 1,050 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $93,760 | $75,480 | $129,700 | 2,460 |
| San Diego, CA | $84,950 | $76,040 | $108,050 | 570 |
| Sacramento, CA | $84,020 | $75,480 | $111,240 | 800 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,990 | $73,620 | $112,680 | 250 |
| Oxnard, CA | $76,970 | $66,100 | $103,720 | 110 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,840 | $63,280 | $103,500 | 90 |