13-2053
Insurance Underwriters
Role Overview
Review individual applications for insurance to evaluate degree of risk involved and determine acceptance of applications.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Vermont | $106,790 |
| District of Columbia | $100,660 |
| Colorado | $100,050 |
| Massachusetts | $100,050 |
| Maine | $96,600 |
| New Hampshire | $96,100 |
| Connecticut | $95,460 |
| Washington | $95,310 |
| New Jersey | $93,500 |
| Maryland | $88,820 |
| Nevada | $87,290 |
| California | $87,200 |
| Illinois | $84,580 |
| New York | $83,970 |
| South Dakota | $83,370 |
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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.
Median Annual Salary
$79,880
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-2.6%
Avg. annual openings
8.2k
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