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SOC 13-2053·Business & Financial OperationsOpportunity job
Insurance Underwriters
Median wage
$85,530
10-yr outlook
+6.4%by 2032
Openings / year
683
Workers in NY
7,530
How pay grows with experience
Insurance Underwriters — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $57,773 |
| Median (typical) | $85,530 |
| Experienced | $121,125 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Insurance Underwriters — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Capital Region | $94,847 |
| New York City | $93,838 |
| Finger Lakes | $86,665 |
| Western New York | $86,665 |
| Long Island | $84,519 |
| Central New York | $81,165 |
| Mohawk Valley | $79,246 |
| Southern Tier | $76,814 |
| Hudson Valley | $76,472 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Business & Financial Operations) and pay more than a Insurance Underwriters. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
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- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$93,547 median (+$8,017) · +8.0% by 2032
- Labor Relations Specialists$100,023 median (+$14,493) · +10.5% by 2032
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