How much does an insurance underwriter make in Massachusetts?
$106,600a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Massachusetts. That is $51.27 an hour or $8,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.27
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,590Median: $106,600Highest 10%: $167,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,590 | $33.94 | |
| 25th | $80,250 | $38.58 | |
| Median | $106,600 | $51.27 | |
| 75th | $135,100 | $64.96 | |
| 90th | $167,600 | $80.57 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, MA | $115,400 |
| Boston, MA | $106,200 |
| Worcester, MA | $98,000 |
| Providence, RI | $85,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 1. Massachusetts | $106,600 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $103,900 |
| 3. Nevada | $101,400 |
| 4. Connecticut | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $51.27 ($106,600 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $106,600 against $81,370 nationally, 31% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Massachusetts ranks 1 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays insurance underwriters the most?
Springfield, MA, with a median of $115,400 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.