How much does an insurance underwriter make in Louisiana?
$76,540a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Louisiana. That is $36.80 an hour or $6,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.80
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,540Median: $76,540Highest 10%: $126,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,540 | $22.38 | |
| 25th | $59,660 | $28.68 | |
| Median | $76,540 | $36.80 | |
| 75th | $91,640 | $44.06 | |
| 90th | $126,200 | $60.67 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $79,780 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $78,360 |
| Slidell, LA | $76,540 |
| Lafayette, LA | $72,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 34. Michigan | $77,380 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $36.80 ($76,540 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $76,540 against $81,370 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Louisiana ranks 37 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays insurance underwriters the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $79,780 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.