Insurance Underwriters pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for insurance underwriters is $48.38 an hour ($100,640 a year). About 2,040 people work in this job there.
That is 24% higher than the U.S. median ($81,370). Colorado ranks 5th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insurance underwriters in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.40 | $67,390 |
| 25% of workers | $36.95 | $76,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.38 | $100,640 |
| 75% of workers | $62.92 | $130,880 |
| 90% of workers | $80.62 | $167,680 |
Insurance Underwriters pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $101,840 | 1,540 |
| Colorado Springs | $93,960 | 240 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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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|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,030 |
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| Personal Financial Advisors | $89,280 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $87,430 |
| Loan Officers | $94,520 |
| Financial Examiners | $99,610 |
| Tax Preparers | $62,620 |
| Budget Analysts | $97,100 |
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