How much does an insurance underwriter make in Portland?
$92,490a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $44.47 an hour or $7,708 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.47
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,730Median: $92,490Highest 10%: $134,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| 25th | $64,110 | $30.82 | |
| Median | $92,490 | $44.47 | |
| 75th | $103,700 | $49.83 | |
| 90th | $134,500 | $64.66 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $126,400 |
| Financial Specialist | $109,100 |
| Project Management Specialist | $105,500 |
| Financial Examiner | $98,980 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $97,960 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $95,300 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $93,240 |
| Compliance Officer | $92,790 |
| Budget Analyst | $91,220 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $86,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $44.47 ($92,490 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $92,490 against $81,370 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $95,510, so Portland pays 3% less.
Where does Portland rank for insurance underwriter pay?
30 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance underwriter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $134,500 or more.
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.