Insurance Underwriters Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $95,830 +20% vs national
Median hourly $46.07
10th percentile $77,770
90th percentile $121,150
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,770
    25th
    $77,770
    50th (median)
    $95,830
    75th
    $95,830
    90th
    $121,150

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Underwriters salary vs area income 61% Median Insurance Underwriters salary is 39% below 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $103,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,210
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $93,760
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $93,240
    Ocala, FL $89,740

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in San Jose, CA is $46.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in San Jose, CA is 20% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $77,770 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,770.