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Insurance Underwriters Salary in South Dakota

Insurance Underwriters in South Dakota earn a median of $83,130 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.

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

Median pay
$83,130
vs. U.S. median
+2% ($81,370)
Rank among states
16 of 49
Jobs in the state
210

Pay range in South Dakota

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,980; the top 10% earn over $152,720. Nationally the range is $55,530 to $145,160.

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Insurance Underwriters pay in South Dakota

How much do insurance underwriters make in South Dakota?

The median is $83,130 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,980 and the top 10% earn over $152,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is South Dakota a good state for insurance underwriters?

On pay alone it ranks 16 of 49 (+2% 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