DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$66,717
vs National
-11%
National: $75,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,971
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$66,717
-11% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$75,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Insurance Underwriters in Houston, TX earns $66,717 in nominal terms, which is 11% below the national average of $75,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,971 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| American General Life Insurance Company | $175,000 | 4 |
| Westport Insurance Corporation | $120,515 | 27 |
| QBE AMERICAS INC | $108,250 | 7 |
| Liberty Mutual Group Inc. | $96,221 | 9 |
| NAVIGATORS MANAGEMENT COMPANY INC. | $96,200 | 7 |
| Berkley Insurance Company | $85,008 | 9 |
| Risk Specialists Companies Insurance Agency, Inc. | $70,000 | 18 |
| J ERIC LU INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. | $45,094 | 1 |
| Evergreen General Agency | $42,000 | 3 |
| BLAIS EXCESS & SURPLUS AGENCY OF TEXAS LTD. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Insurance Underwriters make in Houston, TX?
The median Insurance Underwriters salary in Houston, TX is $66,717 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Insurance Underwriters?
A Insurance Underwriters in Houston, TX earns 11% less than the national median of $75,000, or $71,971 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.