Insurance Underwriters pay in California
In California, the median pay for insurance underwriters is $45.83 an hour ($95,320 a year). About 6,580 people work in this job there.
That is 17% higher than the U.S. median ($81,370). California ranks 11th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insurance underwriters in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.28 | $65,070 |
| 25% of workers | $37.20 | $77,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.83 | $95,320 |
| 75% of workers | $59.94 | $124,660 |
| 90% of workers | $78.19 | $162,640 |
Insurance Underwriters pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $98,210 | 520 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $97,870 | 2,090 |
| Fresno | $95,880 | 70 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $95,830 | 0 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $91,340 | 660 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $84,520 | 1,350 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $83,240 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $79,590 | 240 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for insurance underwriters
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- 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)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,050 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $109,110 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $130,330 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,810 |
| Tax Preparers | $70,030 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $74,110 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $88,900 |
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