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Insurance Underwriters Salary in North Carolina

Insurance Underwriters in North Carolina earn a median of $77,120 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$77,120
vs. U.S. median
−5% ($81,370)
Rank among states
35 of 49
Jobs in the state
3,460

Pay range in North Carolina

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,560; the top 10% earn over $129,980. Nationally the range is $55,530 to $145,160.

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Insurance Underwriters pay in North Carolina

How much do insurance underwriters make in North Carolina?

The median is $77,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,560 and the top 10% earn over $129,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is North Carolina a good state for insurance underwriters?

On pay alone it ranks 35 of 49 (−5% vs. the national median of $81,370). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses