How much does an insurance underwriter make in Texas?
$78,890a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Texas. That is $37.93 an hour or $6,574 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.93
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 9,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,440Median: $78,890Highest 10%: $135,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,440 | $24.73 | |
| 25th | $61,620 | $29.63 | |
| Median | $78,890 | $37.93 | |
| 75th | $105,000 | $50.50 | |
| 90th | $135,400 | $65.10 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $79,590 |
| Houston, TX | $77,770 |
| Austin, TX | $75,910 |
| San Antonio, TX | $75,750 |
| Waco, TX | $61,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 25. Ohio | $79,260 |
| 26. Oregon | $79,200 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $78,950 |
| 28. Texas | $78,890 |
| 29. Tennessee | $78,840 |
| 30. Florida | $78,720 |
| 31. Vermont | $77,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.93 ($78,890 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $78,890 against $81,370 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Texas ranks 28 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays insurance underwriters the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $79,590 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.