How much does an insurance underwriter make in Virginia?
$81,870a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Virginia. That is $39.36 an hour or $6,823 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.36
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,940Median: $81,870Highest 10%: $130,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,940 | $29.78 | |
| 25th | $66,670 | $32.05 | |
| Median | $81,870 | $39.36 | |
| 75th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 90th | $130,100 | $62.56 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $90,990 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $81,580 |
| Richmond, VA | $81,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $77,980 |
| Roanoke, VA | $66,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 16. South Dakota | $83,130 |
| 17. Arkansas | $82,130 |
| 18. District of Columbia | $82,070 |
| 19. Virginia | $81,870 |
| 20. Alaska | $81,620 |
| 21. Minnesota | $80,700 |
| 22. Missouri | $80,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $39.36 ($81,870 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $81,870 against $81,370 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Virginia rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Virginia ranks 19 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays insurance underwriters the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $90,990 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.