How much does an insurance underwriter make in Connecticut?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Connecticut. That is $48.41 an hour or $8,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.41
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,450Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $158,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,450 | $31.95 | |
| 25th | $79,710 | $38.32 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| 75th | $129,900 | $62.43 | |
| 90th | $158,900 | $76.39 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $115,000 |
| Waterbury, CT | $102,000 |
| Hartford, CT | $100,700 |
| New Haven, CT | $84,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 1. Massachusetts | $106,600 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $48.41 ($100,700 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $81,370 nationally, 24% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Connecticut ranks 4 of 49 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays insurance underwriters the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $115,000 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.