How much does an insurance underwriter make in California?
$95,320a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in California. That is $45.83 an hour or $7,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.83
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,070Median: $95,320Highest 10%: $162,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,070 | $31.28 | |
| 25th | $77,370 | $37.20 | |
| Median | $95,320 | $45.83 | |
| 75th | $124,700 | $59.93 | |
| 90th | $162,600 | $78.19 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $98,210 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,870 |
| Fresno, CA | $95,880 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,830 |
| Sacramento, CA | $91,340 |
| San Francisco, CA | $84,520 |
| Oxnard, CA | $83,240 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 8. Wisconsin | $97,370 |
| 9. New Jersey | $96,220 |
| 10. Maine | $95,510 |
| 11. California | $95,320 |
| 12. Maryland | $92,120 |
| 13. Illinois | $89,620 |
| 14. Georgia | $85,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $45.83 ($95,320 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $95,320 against $81,370 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for insurance underwriter pay?
California ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays insurance underwriters the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $98,210 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.