How much does an insurance underwriter make in Milwaukee?
$106,600a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $51.24 an hour or $8,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.24
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,150Median: $106,600Highest 10%: $134,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,150 | $30.84 | |
| 25th | $77,770 | $37.39 | |
| Median | $106,600 | $51.24 | |
| 75th | $134,100 | $64.47 | |
| 90th | $134,100 | $64.47 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters.
| Appleton, WI | $95,610 |
| Madison, WI | $95,130 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,980 |
| Wausau, WI | $71,140 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $125,800 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $105,300 |
| Management Analyst | $102,900 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $100,900 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $96,700 |
| Financial Examiner | $90,770 |
| Loan Officer | $83,660 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,130 |
| Compliance Officer | $81,540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $51.24 ($106,600 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $106,600 against $81,370 nationally, 31% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $97,370, so Milwaukee pays 9% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for insurance underwriter pay?
3 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance underwriter make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,100 or more.
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.