How much does an insurance underwriter make in Iowa?
$75,160a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Iowa. That is $36.13 an hour or $6,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.13
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,800Median: $75,160Highest 10%: $128,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,800 | $24.90 | |
| 25th | $63,730 | $30.64 | |
| Median | $75,160 | $36.13 | |
| 75th | $97,390 | $46.82 | |
| 90th | $128,100 | $61.58 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $80,070 |
| Des Moines, IA | $79,230 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $77,440 |
| Dubuque, IA | $74,390 |
| Sioux City, IA | $74,130 |
| Omaha, NE | $70,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 35. North Carolina | $77,120 |
| 36. Kansas | $77,070 |
| 37. Louisiana | $76,540 |
| 38. Iowa | $75,160 |
| 39. Nebraska | $75,120 |
| 40. North Dakota | $74,130 |
| 41. Hawaii | $73,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $36.13 ($75,160 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $75,160 against $81,370 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Iowa rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Iowa ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays insurance underwriters the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $80,070 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.