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How much does a Health Insurance Underwriter make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Health Insurance Underwriter in the United States is $32 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $29 and $35. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Health Insurance Underwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary $26 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary $29 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary $32 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary $35 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary $37 US April 24, 2024
25% $29 10% $26 90% $37 75% $35 $32 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Health Insurance Underwriter calculates and recommends pricing. Reviews applications for coverage, gathers data, and assesses risk related to qualifying a candidate for health insurance. Being a Health Insurance Underwriter may require a bachelor's degree. Performs group and/or individual underwriting. In addition, Health Insurance Underwriter typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Health Insurance Underwriter gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Health Insurance Underwriter typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Health Insurance Underwriter

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Health Insurance Senior Underwriter

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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