How much does an insurance underwriter make in Washington?
$99,400a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Washington. That is $47.79 an hour or $8,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.79
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,130Median: $99,400Highest 10%: $164,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,130 | $30.83 | |
| 25th | $78,680 | $37.83 | |
| Median | $99,400 | $47.79 | |
| 75th | $127,600 | $61.32 | |
| 90th | $164,700 | $79.20 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $100,100 |
| Spokane, WA | $83,630 |
| Portland, OR | $79,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 3. Nevada | $101,400 |
| 4. Connecticut | $100,700 |
| 5. Colorado | $100,600 |
| 6. Washington | $99,400 |
| 7. New York | $97,450 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $97,370 |
| 9. New Jersey | $96,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $47.79 ($99,400 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $99,400 against $81,370 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Washington rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Washington ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in Washington pays insurance underwriters the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $100,100 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.