How much does an insurance underwriter make in Rhode Island?
$84,720a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Rhode Island. That is $40.73 an hour or $7,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.73
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,240Median: $84,720Highest 10%: $138,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,240 | $24.15 | |
| 25th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| Median | $84,720 | $40.73 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $49.98 | |
| 90th | $138,900 | $66.79 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $85,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 12. Maryland | $92,120 |
| 13. Illinois | $89,620 |
| 14. Georgia | $85,980 |
| 15. Rhode Island | $84,720 |
| 16. South Dakota | $83,130 |
| 17. Arkansas | $82,130 |
| 18. District of Columbia | $82,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $40.73 ($84,720 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $84,720 against $81,370 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Rhode Island ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays insurance underwriters the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $85,150 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.