Insurance Underwriters Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • New York
Insurance Underwriters in New York earn a median salary of $84,401 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +5.7% vs the national median of $79,880. An estimated 8,980 insurance underwriters are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $77,000 to $93,120 depending on location.
$84,401
Avg median salary in New York
$93,120
Highest paying metro
$77,000
Lowest paying metro
8,980
Employed in New York
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Insurance Underwriters salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $93,120 | $72,740 | $114,720 | 380 |
| Rochester, NY | $88,180 | $70,480 | $110,760 | 120 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $87,250 | $67,680 | $126,960 | 7,530 |
| Utica, NY | $86,240 | $64,990 | $107,680 | 220 |
| Buffalo, NY | $85,930 | $65,940 | $112,310 | 240 |
| Syracuse, NY | $79,690 | $66,590 | $106,170 | 220 |
| Central East New York | $77,800 | $63,920 | $109,240 | 190 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $77,000 | $61,520 | $95,230 | 80 |