Insurance Underwriters pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for insurance underwriters is $46.81 an hour ($97,370 a year). About 3,110 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($81,370). Wisconsin ranks 8th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insurance underwriters in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.53 | $61,410 |
| 25% of workers | $35.62 | $74,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.81 | $97,370 |
| 75% of workers | $59.29 | $123,320 |
| 90% of workers | $64.46 | $134,090 |
Insurance Underwriters pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $106,570 | 950 |
| Appleton | $95,610 | 120 |
| Madison | $95,130 | 480 |
| Wausau | $71,140 | 60 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 | $79,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $95,570 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $119,430 |
| Loan Officers | $78,290 |
| Credit Analysts | $68,690 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $64,420 |
| Tax Preparers | $44,340 |
| Property Appraisers and Assessors | $68,660 |
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