How much does an insurance underwriter make in Portland?
$79,080a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $38.02 an hour or $6,590 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.02
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,670Median: $79,080Highest 10%: $128,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| 25th | $66,150 | $31.80 | |
| Median | $79,080 | $38.02 | |
| 75th | $101,200 | $48.66 | |
| 90th | $128,700 | $61.88 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $122,800 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $117,300 |
| Project Management Specialist | $108,300 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $105,500 |
| Management Analyst | $103,500 |
| Financial Examiner | $99,820 |
| Budget Analyst | $96,430 |
| Loan Officer | $96,100 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $93,590 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $92,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $38.02 ($79,080 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $79,080 against $81,370 nationally, 3% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $79,200, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for insurance underwriter pay?
72 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance underwriter make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,700 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.