Insurance Underwriters pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for insurance underwriters is $36.80 an hour ($76,540 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($81,370). Louisiana ranks 37th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insurance underwriters in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.37 | $46,540 |
| 25% of workers | $28.68 | $59,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.80 | $76,540 |
| 75% of workers | $44.06 | $91,640 |
| 90% of workers | $60.67 | $126,190 |
Insurance Underwriters pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $79,780 | 330 |
| Baton Rouge | $78,360 | 320 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $76,540 | 60 |
| Lafayette | $72,980 | 70 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $73,810 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $59,860 |
| Loan Officers | $61,110 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $75,680 |
| Tax Preparers | $38,740 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $62,910 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $49,940 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $58,440 |
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