Insurance Underwriters Salary in Montana

Insurance underwriters in Montana earn the most in Helena (average $95,150 a year) and the least in Missoula ($78,460), across the 2 Montana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the insurance underwriters average at $76,970 and the median at $63,140 for 140 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,700.

Insurance Underwriters average salary by city in Montana

Helena$95,150
Missoula$78,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Helena	$95,150	$81,080	$67,500	$71,753	96
Missoula	$78,460	$62,890	$60,070	$60,955	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Montana

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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