How much does an insurance underwriter make in Mississippi?
$59,250a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Mississippi. That is $28.49 an hour or $4,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.49
- Vs. national median
- -27%
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,520Median: $59,250Highest 10%: $100,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,520 | $18.52 | |
| 25th | $47,790 | $22.98 | |
| Median | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| 75th | $67,810 | $32.60 | |
| 90th | $100,700 | $48.42 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $80,160 |
| Jackson, MS | $65,550 |
| Gulfport, MS | $51,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 46. Idaho | $62,530 |
| 47. Wyoming | $62,290 |
| 48. Alabama | $62,220 |
| 49. Mississippi | $59,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $28.49 ($59,250 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $59,250 against $81,370 nationally, 27% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Mississippi ranks 49 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays insurance underwriters the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $80,160 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.