Insurance Underwriters Salary in New York
Insurance Underwriters in New York earn a median of $97,450 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $97,450
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($81,370)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,900
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,160; the top 10% earn over $168,790. Nationally the range is $55,530 to $145,160.
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Insurance Underwriters pay in New York
How much do insurance underwriters make in New York?
The median is $97,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,160 and the top 10% earn over $168,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for insurance underwriters?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 49 (+20% vs. the national median of $81,370). Living costs are not included.