Insurance Underwriters Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $76,570 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.81
10th percentile $46,800
90th percentile $128,270
Employed locally 1,300
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,800
    25th
    $59,560
    50th (median)
    $76,570
    75th
    $99,010
    90th
    $128,270

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Underwriters salary vs area income 95% Median Insurance Underwriters salary is 5% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,190
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $76,640
    Waco, TX $61,560

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $97,990
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Houston, TX is $36.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.62 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Houston, TX is 4.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $46,800 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,560.