Insurance Underwriters pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for insurance underwriters is $37.96 an hour ($78,950 a year). About 5,160 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($81,370). Pennsylvania ranks 27th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insurance underwriters in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.19 | $50,310 |
| 25% of workers | $30.50 | $63,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.96 | $78,950 |
| 75% of workers | $49.87 | $103,720 |
| 90% of workers | $65.19 | $135,600 |
Insurance Underwriters pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $84,580 | 2,590 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $80,690 | 130 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $77,890 | 320 |
| Pittsburgh | $77,760 | 500 |
| Lancaster | $75,380 | 160 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $47,840 | 250 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,000 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $84,460 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $105,200 |
| Loan Officers | $69,300 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $78,610 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $56,870 |
| Financial Examiners | $78,500 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $103,040 |
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