Insurance Underwriters Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $80,060 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.49
10th percentile $44,950
90th percentile $101,870
Employed locally 30
National median $79,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,950
    25th
    $54,910
    50th (median)
    $80,060
    75th
    $80,520
    90th
    $101,870

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$59,680
    Human Resources Specialists$59,030
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    Compliance Officers$41,480
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,190
    Project Management Specialists$77,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Underwriters in Southeast Missouri is $38.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Southeast Missouri is 0.2% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Insurance Underwriters (10th percentile) earn around $44,950 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,910.