How much does an insurance underwriter make in Georgia?
$85,980a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Georgia. That is $41.34 an hour or $7,165 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.34
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,160Median: $85,980Highest 10%: $165,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| 25th | $70,940 | $34.11 | |
| Median | $85,980 | $41.34 | |
| 75th | $129,600 | $62.32 | |
| 90th | $165,900 | $79.76 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $102,500 |
| Atlanta, GA | $95,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 11. California | $95,320 |
| 12. Maryland | $92,120 |
| 13. Illinois | $89,620 |
| 14. Georgia | $85,980 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $84,720 |
| 16. South Dakota | $83,130 |
| 17. Arkansas | $82,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $41.34 ($85,980 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Georgia than the national average?
Yes: $85,980 against $81,370 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Georgia rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Georgia ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in Georgia pays insurance underwriters the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $102,500 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.