Insurance Underwriters pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for insurance underwriters is $29.92 an hour ($62,220 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($81,370). Alabama ranks 48th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insurance underwriters in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.93 | $43,540 |
| 25% of workers | $26.16 | $54,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.92 | $62,220 |
| 75% of workers | $47.33 | $98,450 |
| 90% of workers | $62.31 | $129,600 |
Insurance Underwriters pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $66,000 | 640 |
| Decatur | $57,850 | 0 |
| Montgomery | $57,400 | 200 |
| Mobile | $56,660 | 130 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $43,540 | 40 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for insurance underwriters
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.8% over ten years, declining · about 6,800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $74,880 |
| Loan Officers | $66,710 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $91,290 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $77,990 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $58,100 |
| Budget Analysts | $99,490 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $61,370 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $87,110 |
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