Insurance Underwriters Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $91,070 +14% vs national
Median hourly $43.78
10th percentile $59,820
90th percentile $146,180
Employed locally 80
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,820
    25th
    $66,650
    50th (median)
    $91,070
    75th
    $124,890
    90th
    $146,180

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,560
    Loan Officers $76,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Northwest Illinois is $43.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.81 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Northwest Illinois is 14% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $59,820 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,650.