Insurance Underwriters Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $98,280 +23% vs national
Median hourly $47.25
10th percentile $62,650
90th percentile $151,330
Employed locally 390
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,650
    25th
    $79,380
    50th (median)
    $98,280
    75th
    $119,530
    90th
    $151,330

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Underwriters salary vs area income 133% Median Insurance Underwriters salary is 33% above 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $106,380
    Jacksonville, FL $83,600
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $79,550
    Reno, NV $70,130

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,140
    Project Management Specialists $95,080
    Human Resources Specialists $63,390
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,590
    Accountants and Auditors $77,560
    Management Analysts $99,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Las Vegas, NV is $47.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.28 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Las Vegas, NV is 23% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $62,650 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,380.