Insurance Underwriters Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $76,640 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.85
10th percentile $46,650
90th percentile $151,170
Employed locally 980
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,650
    25th
    $57,660
    50th (median)
    $76,640
    75th
    $98,860
    90th
    $151,170

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Underwriters salary vs area income 103% Median Insurance Underwriters salary is 3% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $80,360
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,190
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,570
    Waco, TX $61,560

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,030
    Project Management Specialists$85,060
    Accountants and Auditors$76,790
    Human Resources Specialists$66,430
    Management Analysts$92,620
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$81,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in San Antonio, TX is $36.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.76 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in San Antonio, TX is 4.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $46,650 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,660.