How much does an insurance underwriter make in Maryland?
$92,120a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Maryland. That is $44.29 an hour or $7,677 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.29
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,520Median: $92,120Highest 10%: $152,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,520 | $28.62 | |
| 25th | $68,930 | $33.14 | |
| Median | $92,120 | $44.29 | |
| 75th | $117,000 | $56.25 | |
| 90th | $152,700 | $73.41 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $93,510 |
| Washington, DC | $90,990 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $84,580 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $80,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 9. New Jersey | $96,220 |
| 10. Maine | $95,510 |
| 11. California | $95,320 |
| 12. Maryland | $92,120 |
| 13. Illinois | $89,620 |
| 14. Georgia | $85,980 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $84,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $44.29 ($92,120 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $92,120 against $81,370 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Maryland rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Maryland ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Maryland pays insurance underwriters the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $93,510 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.