How much does an insurance underwriter make in New Jersey?
$96,220a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in New Jersey. That is $46.26 an hour or $8,018 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.26
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,290Median: $96,220Highest 10%: $144,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,290 | $31.87 | |
| 25th | $79,230 | $38.09 | |
| Median | $96,220 | $46.26 | |
| 75th | $121,000 | $58.16 | |
| 90th | $144,200 | $69.34 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $98,410 |
| Trenton, NJ | $96,730 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $84,580 |
| Allentown, PA | $80,690 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $79,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 6. Washington | $99,400 |
| 7. New York | $97,450 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $97,370 |
| 9. New Jersey | $96,220 |
| 10. Maine | $95,510 |
| 11. California | $95,320 |
| 12. Maryland | $92,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $46.26 ($96,220 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $96,220 against $81,370 nationally, 18% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for insurance underwriter pay?
New Jersey ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays insurance underwriters the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $98,410 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.