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How much does a Medical Underwriter make in New Jersey? The average Medical Underwriter salary in New Jersey is $73,480 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $65,530 and $79,330. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Medical Underwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $58,292 NJ March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $65,530 NJ March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $73,480 NJ March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $79,330 NJ March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Underwriter Salary $84,656 NJ March 26, 2024
25% $65,530 10% $58,292 90% $84,656 75% $79,330 $73,480 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Medical Underwriter calculates and recommends pricing. Reviews applications for coverage, gathers data, and assesses risk related to qualifying a candidate for health insurance. Being a Medical Underwriter may require a bachelor's degree. Performs group and/or individual underwriting. In addition, Medical Underwriter typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Medical Underwriter gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Working as a Medical Underwriter typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Medical 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $75,758 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $77,099 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $77,166 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $75,691 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $78,305 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $75,758 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $74,618 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $75,221 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $77,166 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $75,758 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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