Insurance Underwriters Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Iowa
Insurance Underwriters in Iowa earn a median salary of $74,443 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.8% vs the national median of $79,880. An estimated 1,430 insurance underwriters are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $56,320 to $81,280 depending on location.
$74,443
Avg median salary in Iowa
$81,280
Highest paying metro
$56,320
Lowest paying metro
1,430
Employed in Iowa
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Insurance Underwriters salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $81,280 | $62,980 | $108,440 | 1,000 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $79,280 | $67,910 | $95,910 | 100 |
| Northwest Iowa | $78,690 | $63,110 | $87,670 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $77,010 | $59,570 | $97,770 | 100 |
| Dubuque, IA | $74,390 | $74,390 | $74,390 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $74,130 | $64,760 | $81,760 | 100 |
| Southwest Iowa | $56,320 | $56,320 | $76,870 | 40 |