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Insurance Underwriters Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Insurance Underwriters make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$95,320
Median Annual Salary
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+9.3% vs 2024
$102,850
Mean Salary
$95,320
Median Salary
$45.83
Hourly Rate
6,580 people work as Insurance Underwriters in California
Insurance Underwriters salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Insurance Underwriters in California earn a median salary of $95,320 per year ($7,943/month).
This is 16.7% above the national average of $81,709.
California ranks #11 out of 49 states for Insurance Underwriters pay.
Approximately 6,580 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 9.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Insurance Underwriters
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Active Listening
3.75
Writing
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.0
Customer and Personal Service
3.9
Mathematics
3.27
Sales and Marketing
3.17
Administrative
2.93
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(70.0% of workers)
Salary Range: Insurance Underwriters in California
Salaries for Insurance Underwriters in California range from $65,070 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $162,640 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $77,370 and $124,660.
How much do Insurance Underwriters make in California?
The median annual salary for Insurance Underwriters in California is $95,320 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $102,850.
What is the salary range for a Insurance Underwriters in California?
Salaries for Insurance Underwriters in California range from $65,070 at the 10th percentile to $162,640 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $77,370 and $124,660.
What is the starting salary for a Insurance Underwriters in California?
Entry-level Insurance Underwriters positions in California typically start around $65,070 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $77,370 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Insurance Underwriters in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,580 people are employed as Insurance Underwriters in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Insurance Underwriters in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Insurance Underwriters in California is approximately $45.83 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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