DOL Median (New Jersey)
$81,765
vs National
+9%
National: $75,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,913
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,765
+9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$75,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Insurance Underwriters in New Jersey earns $81,765 in nominal terms, which is 9% above the national average of $75,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,913 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Munich Reinsurance America, Inc. | $150,500 | 5 |
| GENERALI US BRANCH | $119,055 | 14 |
| AEGIS Insurance Services, Inc. | $110,000 | 1 |
| Berkley Insurance Company | $85,008 | 9 |
| REINSURANCE MANAGEMENT, INC. | $72,000 | 1 |
| Arch Insurance Group Inc. | $63,995 | 10 |
| Unicorn Insurance Agency LLC | $59,030 | 1 |
| SOLOMON AGENCY CORP | $56,170 | 10 |
| TORUS U.S. SERVICES, INC. | $54,000 | 1 |
| BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY - ADMIRAL INSURANCE GROU | $53,893 | 3 |
| Leading Insurance Services Inc. | $52,335 | 4 |
| Arthur J. Gallagher Service Company, LLC | $52,166 | 1 |
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How much does a Insurance Underwriters make in New Jersey?
The median Insurance Underwriters salary in New Jersey is $81,765 based on 19 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Insurance Underwriters?
A Insurance Underwriters in New Jersey earns 9% more than the national median of $75,000, or $71,913 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.