How much does an insurance underwriter make in Tucson?
$75,560a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $36.33 an hour or $6,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.33
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 142
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,960Median: $75,560Highest 10%: $144,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,960 | $25.46 | |
| 25th | $61,430 | $29.53 | |
| Median | $75,560 | $36.33 | |
| 75th | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| 90th | $144,700 | $69.58 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters.
| Phoenix, AZ | $77,740 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Project Management Specialist | $91,500 |
| Management Analyst | $84,900 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $84,360 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $83,810 |
| Logistician | $77,410 |
| Budget Analyst | $76,790 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $76,320 |
| Financial Specialist | $75,980 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $75,340 |
| Cost Estimator | $73,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $36.33 ($75,560 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $75,560 against $81,370 nationally, 7% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $77,740, so Tucson pays 3% less.
Where does Tucson rank for insurance underwriter pay?
97 of 142 metro areas with data.
How much does an insurance underwriter make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,700 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.