How much does an insurance underwriter make in Michigan?
$77,380a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Michigan. That is $37.20 an hour or $6,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.20
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,960Median: $77,380Highest 10%: $123,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,960 | $24.50 | |
| 25th | $61,910 | $29.76 | |
| Median | $77,380 | $37.20 | |
| 75th | $99,850 | $48.00 | |
| 90th | $123,400 | $59.35 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $80,180 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $79,560 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $77,750 |
| Lansing, MI | $75,140 |
| Traverse City, MI | $69,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 31. Vermont | $77,990 |
| 32. Arizona | $77,740 |
| 33. Indiana | $77,440 |
| 34. Michigan | $77,380 |
| 35. North Carolina | $77,120 |
| 36. Kansas | $77,070 |
| 37. Louisiana | $76,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $37.20 ($77,380 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $77,380 against $81,370 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Michigan rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Michigan ranks 34 of 49 states.
Which city in Michigan pays insurance underwriters the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $80,180 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.