Insurance Underwriters Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,450 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.76
10th percentile $63,760
90th percentile $126,710
Employed locally 190
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,760
    25th
    $76,430
    50th (median)
    $76,450
    75th
    $126,710
    90th
    $126,710

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$75,540
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$67,470
    Human Resources Specialists$72,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74,370
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63,480
    Project Management Specialists$92,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Underwriters make per hour in Southeast Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Southeast Minnesota is $36.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.92 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Minnesota above or below average for Insurance Underwriters salaries?

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Southeast Minnesota is 4.3% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $63,760 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,430.