How much does an insurance underwriter make in Ohio?
$79,260a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Ohio. That is $38.11 an hour or $6,605 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.11
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,080Median: $79,260Highest 10%: $128,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,080 | $25.04 | |
| 25th | $63,120 | $30.35 | |
| Median | $79,260 | $38.11 | |
| 75th | $104,200 | $50.09 | |
| 90th | $128,300 | $61.69 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $82,110 |
| Columbus, OH | $79,370 |
| Cleveland, OH | $78,610 |
| Akron, OH | $72,870 |
| Toledo, OH | $59,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 22. Missouri | $80,040 |
| 23. Kentucky | $79,830 |
| 24. South Carolina | $79,570 |
| 25. Ohio | $79,260 |
| 26. Oregon | $79,200 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $78,950 |
| 28. Texas | $78,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $38.11 ($79,260 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $79,260 against $81,370 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Ohio rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Ohio ranks 25 of 49 states.
Which city in Ohio pays insurance underwriters the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $82,110 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.