Insurance Underwriters Salary in Northeastern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,400 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.77
10th percentile $62,650
90th percentile $98,150
Employed locally 510
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,650
    25th
    $62,680
    50th (median)
    $74,400
    75th
    $96,960
    90th
    $98,150

    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

    Related occupations in Northeastern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,360
    Human Resources Specialists $62,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,520
    Project Management Specialists $86,230
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,220
    Training and Development Specialists $66,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in Northeastern Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Northeastern Wisconsin is $35.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.07 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern Wisconsin above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Northeastern Wisconsin is 6.9% 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 Northeastern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $62,650 per year in Northeastern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,680.