How much does an insurance underwriter make in Arizona?
$77,740a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Arizona. That is $37.38 an hour or $6,478 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,770Median: $77,740Highest 10%: $127,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,770 | $27.77 | |
| 25th | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| Median | $77,740 | $37.38 | |
| 75th | $101,400 | $48.75 | |
| 90th | $127,500 | $61.27 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $77,740 |
| Tucson, AZ | $75,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 29. Tennessee | $78,840 |
| 30. Florida | $78,720 |
| 31. Vermont | $77,990 |
| 32. Arizona | $77,740 |
| 33. Indiana | $77,440 |
| 34. Michigan | $77,380 |
| 35. North Carolina | $77,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $37.38 ($77,740 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $77,740 against $81,370 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Arizona rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Arizona ranks 32 of 49 states.
Which city in Arizona pays insurance underwriters the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $77,740 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.