How much does an insurance underwriter make in Pennsylvania?
$78,950a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Pennsylvania. That is $37.96 an hour or $6,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.96
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,310Median: $78,950Highest 10%: $135,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,310 | $24.19 | |
| 25th | $63,440 | $30.50 | |
| Median | $78,950 | $37.96 | |
| 75th | $103,700 | $49.87 | |
| 90th | $135,600 | $65.19 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $84,580 |
| Allentown, PA | $80,690 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $77,890 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $77,760 |
| Lancaster, PA | $75,380 |
| Scranton, PA | $47,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 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 |
| 30. Florida | $78,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.96 ($78,950 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $78,950 against $81,370 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays insurance underwriters the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $84,580 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.