How much does an insurance underwriter make in Florida?
$78,720a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Florida. That is $37.85 an hour or $6,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.85
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,880Median: $78,720Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| 25th | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| Median | $78,720 | $37.85 | |
| 75th | $105,400 | $50.68 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.83 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ocala, FL | $89,740 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $82,390 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $81,220 |
| Miami, FL | $79,460 |
| Deltona, FL | $79,060 |
| Tampa, FL | $78,350 |
| North Port, FL | $77,360 |
| Orlando, FL | $74,700 |
| Pensacola, FL | $72,830 |
| Gainesville, FL | $64,270 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $62,470 |
| Sebastian, FL | $61,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 27. Pennsylvania | $78,950 |
| 28. Texas | $78,890 |
| 29. Tennessee | $78,840 |
| 30. Florida | $78,720 |
| 31. Vermont | $77,990 |
| 32. Arizona | $77,740 |
| 33. Indiana | $77,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $37.85 ($78,720 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $78,720 against $81,370 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Florida rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Florida ranks 30 of 49 states.
Which city in Florida pays insurance underwriters the most?
Ocala, FL, with a median of $89,740 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.