Insurance Underwriters Salary in Slidell, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $73,860 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.51
10th percentile $46,210
90th percentile $140,270
Employed locally 50
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,210
    25th
    $60,120
    50th (median)
    $73,860
    75th
    $118,330
    90th
    $140,270

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Underwriters salary vs area income 93% Median Insurance Underwriters salary is 7% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $98,280
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,830
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $95,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $93,240
    Ocala, FL $89,740

    Related occupations in Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $60,830
    Accountants and Auditors $70,930
    Project Management Specialists $84,910
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,690
    Human Resources Specialists $63,010
    Compliance Officers $51,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in Slidell?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Slidell, LA is $35.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.98 or more per hour.

    Is Slidell above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Slidell, LA is 7.5% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $46,210 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,120.