How much does an insurance underwriter make in Colorado?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Colorado. That is $48.38 an hour or $8,387 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.38
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,390Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $167,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,390 | $32.40 | |
| 25th | $76,860 | $36.95 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.38 | |
| 75th | $130,900 | $62.92 | |
| 90th | $167,700 | $80.62 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $101,800 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $93,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 2. New Hampshire | $103,900 |
| 3. Nevada | $101,400 |
| 4. Connecticut | $100,700 |
| 5. Colorado | $100,600 |
| 6. Washington | $99,400 |
| 7. New York | $97,450 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $97,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $48.38 ($100,600 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $81,370 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Colorado rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Colorado ranks 5 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays insurance underwriters the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $101,800 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.