How much does an insurance underwriter make in Montana?
$63,140a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Montana. That is $30.36 an hour or $5,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.36
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,280Median: $63,140Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $52,750 | $25.36 | |
| Median | $63,140 | $30.36 | |
| 75th | $82,770 | $39.79 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.92 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Helena, MT | $81,080 |
| Missoula, MT | $62,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 42. Utah | $72,730 |
| 43. Oklahoma | $66,770 |
| 44. New Mexico | $64,000 |
| 45. Montana | $63,140 |
| 46. Idaho | $62,530 |
| 47. Wyoming | $62,290 |
| 48. Alabama | $62,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $30.36 ($63,140 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $63,140 against $81,370 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Montana rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Montana ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Montana pays insurance underwriters the most?
Helena, MT, with a median of $81,080 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.