Occupation ยท SOC 13-2053
Insurance Underwriters: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of insurance underwriters can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 107,820 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $79,880 ($38.40 an hour).
US employment
107,820
Median annual wage
$79,880
Mean annual wage
$90,830
Median hourly wage
$38.40
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Vermont$106,790
- District of Columbia$100,660
- Colorado$100,050
- Massachusetts$100,050
- Maine$96,600
Top 5 after cost of living
- Vermont$109,020
- Maine$99,540
- Colorado$97,090
- Massachusetts$94,600
- South Dakota$94,110
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Analysts | $80,970 | $1,090 (+1.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $102,140 | $22,260 (+27.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $101,350 | $21,470 (+26.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Actuaries | $125,770 | $45,890 (+57.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial Managers | $161,700 | $81,820 (+102.4%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial Examiners | $90,400 | $10,520 (+13.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Illinois8,480
- 2. Texas8,150
- 3. New York7,530
- 4. Florida7,430
- 5. California7,300
- 6. Georgia6,310
- 7. Pennsylvania5,910
- 8. Ohio5,630
- 9. Massachusetts3,440
- 10. Wisconsin3,440
States that pay the most
- 1. Vermont$106,790
- 2. District of Columbia$100,660
- 3. Colorado$100,050
- 4. Massachusetts$100,050
- 5. Maine$96,600
- 6. New Hampshire$96,100
- 7. Connecticut$95,460
- 8. Washington$95,310
- 9. New Jersey$93,500
- 10. Maryland$88,820
Median annual wage. Based on 51 states and territories with published figures.
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