DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 717 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 107,820 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Insurance Underwriters
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $104,000 | +38.7% | 28 | 21 |
| New York, NY | $100,000 | +33.3% | 89 | 41 |
| Chicago, IL | $95,500 | +27.3% | 14 | 9 |
| Miami, FL | $85,000 | +13.3% | 60 | 26 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,244 | +1.7% | 15 | 10 |
| San Francisco, CA | $69,170 | -7.8% | 14 | 10 |
| BAYSIDE, NY | $59,436 | -20.8% | 14 | 3 |
| Boston, MA | $58,771 | -21.6% | 16 | 10 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $101,513 | +6.3% | 18 |
| Colorado | $100,202 | +0.2% | 4 |
| Illinois | $96,221 | +13.8% | 21 |
| Washington | $91,894 | -3.6% | 1 |
| Ohio | $90,498 | +13.4% | 2 |
| Missouri | $87,632 | +12.2% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $86,423 | +14.8% | 47 |
| New Jersey | $81,765 | -12.6% | 19 |
| Florida | $80,000 | 0% | 74 |
| New York | $80,000 | -4.7% | 125 |
| Rhode Island | $75,234 | -7.1% | 5 |
| Georgia | $67,002 | -14.1% | 12 |
| Massachusetts | $60,174 | -39.9% | 23 |
| North Carolina | $58,563 | -18.9% | 1 |
| Louisiana | $55,760 | -12.2% | 2 |
| Maryland | $55,000 | -38.1% | 3 |
| Texas | $55,000 | -28.4% | 19 |
| New Hampshire | $55,000 | -42.8% | 1 |
| California | $54,000 | -38.1% | 81 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,667 | -34% | 9 |
| Oklahoma | $50,845 | -25.6% | 4 |
| Alabama | $50,336 | -21.1% | 3 |
| Virginia | $49,500 | -35.8% | 3 |
| Wisconsin | $48,121 | -38.3% | 2 |
| Iowa | $44,387 | -42.8% | 1 |
| South Carolina | $36,000 | -55.6% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Insurance Underwriters positions, 76% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 13% required a Master's degree, and 10% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss Re America Holding Corporation | Bachelor's | $110,000 |
| Westport Insurance Corporation | Bachelor's | $120,515 |
| Marsh USA LLC | Bachelor's | $125,000 |
| Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc. | Bachelor's | $70,000 |
| National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. | Not specified | $105,000 |
| ACE American Insurance Company | Not specified | $77,000 |
| GENERALI US BRANCH | Bachelor's | $119,055 |
| Aspen Insurance US Services, Inc | None | $115,695 |
| Factory Mutual Insurance Company | Bachelor's | $93,008 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNDERWRITING AGENCY | Not specified | $59,842 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Insurance Underwriters is Finance and Insurance at $86,597.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 717 DOL filings, the median salary for a Insurance Underwriters is $75,000, ranging from $55,000 to $105,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $138,020 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $104,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Insurance Underwriters positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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