How much does an insurance underwriter make in Maine?
$95,510a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Maine. That is $45.92 an hour or $7,959 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.92
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,730Median: $95,510Highest 10%: $133,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| 25th | $71,100 | $34.18 | |
| Median | $95,510 | $45.92 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.60 | |
| 90th | $133,400 | $64.13 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $92,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 7. New York | $97,450 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $97,370 |
| 9. New Jersey | $96,220 |
| 10. Maine | $95,510 |
| 11. California | $95,320 |
| 12. Maryland | $92,120 |
| 13. Illinois | $89,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $45.92 ($95,510 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $95,510 against $81,370 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Maine rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Maine ranks 10 of 49 states.
Which city in Maine pays insurance underwriters the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $92,490 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.