Insurance Underwriters salary
in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Middle 50%
- $61,110–$100,130
- vs U.S. median
- -4%
- Metro rank
- #52 of 77
Insurance Underwriters in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro earn a median of $78,350 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,070 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% below the U.S. median of $81,370 and in line with the FL statewide median of $78,720. It ranks #52 of 77 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,070 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Insurance Underwriters pay in other FL metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville, FL | $81,220 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $79,460 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $74,700 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $62,470 |
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Questions
What is the average Insurance Underwriters salary in Tampa?
The BLS median is $78,350 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,070 jobs pay between $61,110 and $100,130. The 10th percentile is $49,950 and the 90th is $129,280.
Is Tampa a high-paying metro for Insurance Underwriters?
That is 4% below the U.S. median of $81,370 and in line with the FL statewide median of $78,720. It ranks #52 of 77 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Insurance Underwriters make an hour in Tampa?
About $37.67 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,350 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $29.38–$48.14 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.