Insurance Underwriters pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for insurance underwriters is $38.08 an hour ($79,200 a year). About 570 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($81,370). Oregon ranks 26th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insurance underwriters in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.63 | $61,620 |
| 25% of workers | $31.53 | $65,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.08 | $79,200 |
| 75% of workers | $49.04 | $102,000 |
| 90% of workers | $59.98 | $124,760 |
Insurance Underwriters pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $79,080 | 340 |
Oregon 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)
- 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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|---|---|
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