Health Underwriter Salary in Salem, Oregon

Health Underwriter Salary in Salem, OR

How much does a Health Underwriter make in Salem, OR? The average Health Underwriter salary in Salem, OR is $67,662 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $60,338 and $73,047. 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 Underwriter Salary $53,670 Salem,OR May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Health Underwriter Salary $60,338 Salem,OR May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Health Underwriter Salary $67,662 Salem,OR May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Health Underwriter Salary $73,047 Salem,OR May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Health Underwriter Salary $77,949 Salem,OR May 28, 2024
25% $60,338 10% $53,670 90% $77,949 75% $73,047 $67,662 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Health Underwriter

Health Underwriter reviews applications for coverage, gathers data, and assesses risk related to qualifying a candidate for health insurance. Calculates and recommends pricing. Being a Health Underwriter performs group and/or individual underwriting. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Health Underwriter typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Health Underwriter gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Health Underwriter typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Health Underwriter in Salem, OR
  • Hendrick Health - Abilene, TX
    Job Summary. Evaluates, plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of physical ther...
    - 0 Months Ago
  • AlphaCare Home Health Corp. - , CA
    At *AlphaCare Home Health Corp*, compassion and patient dedication drive everything we do. With a close-knit team of 40+ full-time and per diem employees, ...
    - 1 Month Ago
  • Haven Home Health & Hospice - Springfield, MO
    Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse. Springfield, MO. Haven is family-owned and operated by clinicians who understand your passion to help others and have...
    - 2 Months Ago
  • Scenic Rivers Health Services - Eveleth, MN
    We are currently seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Counselor to see patients at our Eveleth and Floodwood, MN clinics. This position will work closely w...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • Family Health La Clinica - Beaver Dam, WI
    Purpose. In compliance with all state statutes and regulating bodies, in accordance with FHLC Policy and Procedure and within the scope of training and ski...
    - 3 Months Ago

Career Path for Health Underwriter

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Health Underwriter, the first career path typically starts with a Health Underwriter, Sr. position, and then Health Underwriting Manager.

The second career path typically starts with an Underwriter (Life) III position, and then progresses to Life Underwriting Supervisor.

The third career path typically starts with an Underwriter (P/C) III position, and then progresses to Underwriter (P/C) IV.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with an Underwriter III position, and then progresses to Underwriter IV.

Health Underwriter
Health Underwriter, Sr.
Underwriter (Life) III
Underwriter (P/C) III
Underwriter III
Health Underwriting Manager
Life Underwriting Supervisor
Underwriter (P/C) IV
Underwriter IV
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MAIDEN HOLDINGS LTD
Maiden Holdings, Ltd., through its subsidiaries, provides property and casualty reinsurance solutions to regional and specialty insurers in Europe, the United States, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Diversified Reinsurance and AmTrust Reinsurance. The company writes treaties on a quota share basis and... More
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Health Underwriter Pay Difference by Location

Health Underwriter salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Health Underwriter, the highest Health Underwriter salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Health Underwriter salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Health Underwriter salary is in Miami, FL, where the Health Underwriter salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Salem, Oregon

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