Insurance Underwriters Salary in Central Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,710 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.92
10th percentile $50,290
90th percentile $104,280
Employed locally 50
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,290
    25th
    $56,570
    50th (median)
    $74,710
    75th
    $92,790
    90th
    $104,280

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $69,320
    Human Resources Specialists $60,250
    Project Management Specialists $94,040
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,530
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $73,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in Central Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Central Pennsylvania is $35.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.13 or more per hour.

    Is Central Pennsylvania above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Central Pennsylvania is 6.5% 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 Central Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $50,290 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,570.