How much does an insurance underwriter make in Wisconsin?
$97,370a year
Median yearly pay for insurance underwriters in Wisconsin. That is $46.81 an hour or $8,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.81
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,410Median: $97,370Highest 10%: $134,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,410 | $29.52 | |
| 25th | $74,090 | $35.62 | |
| Median | $97,370 | $46.81 | |
| 75th | $123,300 | $59.29 | |
| 90th | $134,100 | $64.47 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Milwaukee, WI | $106,600 |
| Appleton, WI | $95,610 |
| Madison, WI | $95,130 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $82,980 |
| Wausau, WI | $71,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance underwriters.
| 5. Colorado | $100,600 |
| 6. Washington | $99,400 |
| 7. New York | $97,450 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $97,370 |
| 9. New Jersey | $96,220 |
| 10. Maine | $95,510 |
| 11. California | $95,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance underwriter make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $46.81 ($97,370 a year).
Do insurance underwriters make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $97,370 against $81,370 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for insurance underwriter pay?
Wisconsin ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays insurance underwriters the most?
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI, with a median of $106,600 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.