Insurance Underwriters Salary in Massachusetts

Insurance underwriters in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $115,600 a year) and the least in Worcester ($102,310), across the 3 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the insurance underwriters average at $114,510 and the median at $106,640 for 2,890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,700.

Insurance Underwriters average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$115,600
Springfield$108,170
Worcester$102,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$115,600	$106,170	$81,100	$84,695	108
Springfield	$108,170	$115,420	$76,340	$79,839	96
Worcester	$102,310	$98,000	$76,520	$76,010	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Insurance Underwriters salary in other states

Insurance Underwriters salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2053.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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