Health Insurance Underwriter Salary in San Jose, California

Health Insurance Underwriter Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Health Insurance Underwriter make in San Jose, CA? The average Health Insurance Underwriter salary in San Jose, CA is $84,400 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $75,300 and $91,100. Salary ranges 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.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary	$67,015	San Jose,CA	April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary	$75,300	San Jose,CA	April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary	$84,400	San Jose,CA	April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary	$91,100	San Jose,CA	April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Health Insurance Underwriter Salary	$97,200	San Jose,CA	April 24, 2024

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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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Health Insurance Underwriter

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About San Jose, California

San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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