How much does an insurance underwriter make in New York?
$97,450a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in New York. That is $46.85 an hour or $8,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.85
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,160Median: $97,450Highest 10%: $168,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| 25th | $79,250 | $38.10 | |
| Median | $97,450 | $46.85 | |
| 75th | $131,500 | $63.24 | |
| 90th | $168,800 | $81.15 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $98,410 |
| Buffalo, NY | $95,370 |
| Rochester, NY | $94,310 |
| Albany, NY | $92,830 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $90,380 |
| Syracuse, NY | $81,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 4. Connecticut | $100,700 |
| 5. Colorado | $100,600 |
| 6. Washington | $99,400 |
| 7. New York | $97,450 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $97,370 |
| 9. New Jersey | $96,220 |
| 10. Maine | $95,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $46.85 ($97,450 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $97,450 against $81,370 nationally, 20% more.
Where does New York rank for insurance underwriter pay?
New York ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in New York 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.