How much does an insurance underwriter make in Houston?
$77,770a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.39 an hour or $6,481 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.39
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 1,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,490Median: $77,770Highest 10%: $136,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,490 | $25.24 | |
| 25th | $60,850 | $29.25 | |
| Median | $77,770 | $37.39 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.81 | |
| 90th | $136,500 | $65.62 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters.
| Dallas, TX | $79,590 |
| Austin, TX | $75,910 |
| San Antonio, TX | $75,750 |
| Waco, TX | $61,560 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $102,200 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $101,700 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $101,200 |
| Management Analyst | $101,100 |
| Project Management Specialist | $99,510 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $98,930 |
| Budget Analyst | $98,330 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $85,090 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $85,090 |
| Financial Examiner | $82,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.39 ($77,770 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $77,770 against $81,370 nationally, 4% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $78,890, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for insurance underwriter pay?
82 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance underwriter make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,500 or more.
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.