How much does an insurance underwriter make in Oregon?
$79,200a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Oregon. That is $38.08 an hour or $6,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.08
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,620Median: $79,200Highest 10%: $124,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,620 | $29.63 | |
| 25th | $65,570 | $31.52 | |
| Median | $79,200 | $38.08 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.04 | |
| 90th | $124,800 | $59.98 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $79,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 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 |
| 29. Tennessee | $78,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $38.08 ($79,200 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Oregon than the national average?
No: $79,200 against $81,370 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Oregon rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Oregon ranks 26 of 49 states.
Which city in Oregon pays insurance underwriters the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $79,080 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.