Insurance Underwriters Salary in North Dakota

Insurance underwriters in North Dakota earn the most in Fargo (average $81,200 a year) and the least in Bismarck ($71,990), across the 2 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the insurance underwriters average at $78,330 and the median at $74,130 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,700.

Insurance Underwriters average salary by city in North Dakota

Fargo$81,200
Bismarck$71,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fargo	$81,200	$74,130	$60,470	$65,651	91
Bismarck	$71,990	$66,930	$61,170	$59,352	91

*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 North Dakota

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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