Insurance Underwriters Salary in Ohio

Insurance underwriters in Ohio earn the most in Columbus (average $89,290 a year) and the least in Toledo ($70,390), across the 5 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the insurance underwriters average at $86,900 and the median at $79,260 for 5,110 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,700.

Insurance Underwriters average salary by city in Ohio

Columbus$89,290
Cincinnati$88,440
Cleveland$85,330
Akron$81,230
Toledo$70,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbus	$89,290	$79,370	$64,130	$67,393	95
Cincinnati	$88,440	$82,110	$66,290	$67,459	95
Cleveland	$85,330	$78,610	$60,830	$64,815	94
Akron	$81,230	$72,870	$60,530	$62,146	93
Toledo	$70,390	$59,710	$47,180	$55,096	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Columbus's local income tax (2.5%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes 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

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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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