What are the main factors that influence an Underwriter II - Life's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Underwriter II - Life?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Underwriter II - Life roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change An Underwriter II - Life's salary?

An Underwriter II - Life's salary grows with experience: an Underwriter (Life) I (0-2 years)earns $61,455, an Underwriter II - Life (2-4 years)earns $72,408, an Underwriter (Life) III (4-7 years)earns $94,134, a Life Underwriting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $119,088, a Life Underwriting Manager (7+ years)earns $139,341,

What are the highest paying states for an Underwriter II - Life?

Underwriter II - Life salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Underwriter II - Life roles are District of Columbia $78,947, California $78,647, Massachusetts $77,599. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Underwriter II - Life roles make?

Salaries for Underwriter II - Life level roles vary by specialization: Senior Underwriter (Life): $92,700; Underwriter III - Life: $92,697; Underwriter (Life) III: $92,690; Intermediate Underwriter (Life): $71,400; Underwriter (Life) II: $71,390.

Underwriter II - Life Salary in Oregon

How much does an Underwriter II - Life make in Oregon?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Underwriter II - Life in Oregon is $72,408 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an Underwriter II - Life's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,987
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,228 to $76,899
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,601

10% $60,601

50% (Median) $72,408

90% $80,987

Underwriter II - Life Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,899	$6,408	$1,479	$37
Average	$72,408	$6,034	$1,392	$35
25th Percentile	$66,228	$5,519	$1,274	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Underwriter II - Life Salaries

An Underwriter II - Life's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Underwriter II - Life Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Underwriter II - Life's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Underwriter (Life) I (0-2 years): $61,455
Underwriter II - Life (2-4 years): $72,408
Underwriter (Life) III (4-7 years): $94,134
Life Underwriting Supervisor (7+ years): $119,088
Life Underwriting Manager (7+ years): $139,341

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Underwriter (Life) I	0-2 years	$61,455
Underwriter II - Life	2-4 years	$72,408
Underwriter (Life) III	4-7 years	$94,134
Life Underwriting Supervisor	7+ years	$119,088
Life Underwriting Manager	7+ years	$139,341

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How Do Underwriter II - Lives Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Underwriter II - Lives. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,947.
California: $78,647.
Massachusetts: $77,599.

District of Columbia $78,947 California $78,647 Massachusetts $77,599 Washington $77,314 New Jersey $77,285 Alaska $77,185 Connecticut $76,202 New York $75,802

Hawaii $74,526 Rhode Island $73,927 Maryland $73,521 Minnesota $72,964 Colorado $72,750 Illinois $72,679 Oregon $72,408 Delaware $72,209

New Hampshire $72,083 Virginia $71,802 Pennsylvania $70,982 Nevada $70,569 North Dakota $70,433 Michigan $70,219 Wisconsin $70,141 Vermont $69,984

Texas $69,549 Maine $69,520 Arizona $69,478 Ohio $69,428 Georgia $68,772 Indiana $68,444 Wyoming $68,380 Utah $68,280

Iowa $68,237 Kansas $67,895 Louisiana $67,795 North Carolina $67,759 Missouri $67,745 Florida $67,467 Montana $67,317 Nebraska $67,175

Kentucky $67,096 South Carolina $66,811 Tennessee $66,633 Idaho $66,561 New Mexico $66,041 Oklahoma $65,927 Alabama $65,506 South Dakota $64,800

Arkansas $64,415 West Virginia $64,208 Mississippi $63,588

Top Paying Cities for Underwriter II - Life

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Antelope: $68,919
Aurora: $73,098
Beaverton: $74,570

Antelope, OR $68,919 Aurora, OR $73,098 Beaverton, OR $74,570 Beavercreek, OR $73,350 Boring, OR $73,824 Bridal Veil, OR $73,710 Brightwood, OR $72,561 Canby, OR $73,146

Cascade Locks, OR $71,522 Clackamas, OR $74,542 Clatskanie, OR $71,390 Colton, OR $72,581 Columbia City, OR $73,236 Corbett, OR $73,349 Donald, OR $72,707 Dufur, OR $69,294

Eagle Creek, OR $73,507 Estacada, OR $72,404 Fairview, OR $74,415 Gervais, OR $71,935 Gladstone, OR $74,516 Government Camp, OR $71,242 Grass Valley, OR $69,073 Gresham, OR $74,391

Hood River, OR $71,113 Hubbard, OR $72,336 Kent, OR $68,918 Lake Oswego, OR $74,696 Marylhurst, OR $74,600 Maupin, OR $69,000 Molalla, OR $71,977 Moro, OR $69,219

Mosier, OR $70,380 Mount Hood Parkdale, OR $70,850 Mulino, OR $73,061 Odell, OR $70,951 Oregon City, OR $73,995 Rainier, OR $72,427 Rhododendron, OR $71,893 Rufus, OR $69,433

Saint Helens, OR $73,003 Warren, OR $73,410 Deer Island, OR $72,742 Sandy, OR $72,939 Scappoose, OR $73,311 Shaniko, OR $69,145 The Dalles, OR $69,677 Troutdale, OR $74,131

Tualatin, OR $74,350 Tygh Valley, OR $69,608 Vernonia, OR $72,204 Wasco, OR $69,277 Welches, OR $72,205 West Linn, OR $74,351 Wilsonville, OR $73,888 Woodburn, OR $72,091

Happy Valley, OR $74,644 Damascus, OR $74,271 Amity, OR $71,756 Arch Cape, OR $69,866 Astoria, OR $70,318 Banks, OR $73,196 Bay City, OR $70,159 Beaver, OR $70,517

Buxton, OR $72,751 Cannon Beach, OR $69,835 Carlton, OR $71,936 Cloverdale, OR $70,081 Cornelius, OR $73,743 Dayton, OR $71,983 Dundee, OR $72,562 Forest Grove, OR $73,157

Gales Creek, OR $72,342 Garibaldi, OR $70,166 Gaston, OR $72,779 Hammond, OR $69,521 Hebo, OR $70,308 Hillsboro, OR $73,946 Manning, OR $72,830 Lafayette, OR $72,070

Mcminnville, OR $71,718 Manzanita, OR $70,074 Nehalem, OR $70,260 Newberg, OR $73,209 North Plains, OR $73,608 Oceanside, OR $69,918 Pacific City, OR $70,084 Rockaway Beach, OR $70,071

Saint Paul, OR $72,297 Seaside, OR $70,457 Sherwood, OR $73,969 Tillamook, OR $70,566 Netarts, OR $69,983 Timber, OR $72,308 Tolovana Park, OR $69,846 Warrenton, OR $69,815

Wheeler, OR $70,253 Yamhill, OR $72,161 Neskowin, OR $70,048 Portland, OR $74,711 Salem, OR $71,995 Keizer, OR $72,008 Albany, OR $71,285 Alsea, OR $70,073

Aumsville, OR $71,857 Blodgett, OR $70,152 Brownsville, OR $70,540 Cascadia, OR $69,707 Corvallis, OR $71,115 Crabtree, OR $71,213 Crawfordsville, OR $70,504 Dallas, OR $71,636

Depoe Bay, OR $69,803 Detroit, OR $69,525 Eddyville, OR $69,778 Falls City, OR $71,285 Foster, OR $70,254 Gates, OR $70,867 Grand Ronde, OR $70,990 Halsey, OR $70,552

Idanha, OR $69,582 Independence, OR $71,904 Jefferson, OR $71,750 Lebanon, OR $70,611 Logsden, OR $70,071 Lyons, OR $71,016 Mill City, OR $71,022 Monmouth, OR $71,447

Mount Angel, OR $71,917 Neotsu, OR $70,131 Newport, OR $69,668 South Beach, OR $69,441 Lincoln City, OR $70,045 Otis, OR $70,183 Otter Rock, OR $69,681 Philomath, OR $70,401

Rickreall, OR $71,916 Rose Lodge, OR $70,253 Saint Benedict, OR $71,907 Scio, OR $71,334 Scotts Mills, OR $71,738 Seal Rock, OR $69,359 Shedd, OR $70,523 Sheridan, OR $71,476

Siletz, OR $69,940 Silverton, OR $71,759 Stayton, OR $71,563 Mehama, OR $71,372 Sublimity, OR $71,680 Sweet Home, OR $70,381 Gleneden Beach, OR $69,879 Tangent, OR $70,650

Tidewater, OR $69,609 Toledo, OR $69,689 Turner, OR $71,868 Waldport, OR $69,444 Willamina, OR $71,231 Eugene, OR $70,996 Agness, OR $68,725 Allegany, OR $68,808

Alvadore, OR $70,928 Azalea, OR $69,529 Bandon, OR $68,862 Blachly, OR $70,323 Blue River, OR $69,237 Broadbent, OR $68,756 Brookings, OR $69,154 Camas Valley, OR $68,794

Canyonville, OR $69,308 Cheshire, OR $70,586 Coos Bay, OR $68,829 Coquille, OR $68,834 Cottage Grove, OR $70,348 Crescent Lake, OR $68,925 Creswell, OR $70,764 Culp Creek, OR $70,052

Curtin, OR $70,295 Days Creek, OR $69,217 Deadwood, OR $70,032 Dexter, OR $70,561 Dillard, OR $69,013 Dorena, OR $69,842 Drain, OR $70,042 Elkton, OR $69,549

Elmira, OR $70,679 Fall Creek, OR $70,467 Florence, OR $69,487 Gardiner, OR $68,922 Glendale, OR $69,384 Glide, OR $69,090 Gold Beach, OR $68,946 Harrisburg, OR $70,819

Idleyld Park, OR $68,922 Junction City, OR $70,773 Lakeside, OR $68,944 Langlois, OR $68,794 Lorane, OR $70,485 Lowell, OR $70,459 Mapleton, OR $69,635 Marcola, OR $70,680

Pleasant Hill, OR $70,869 Monroe, OR $70,457 Myrtle Creek, OR $69,020 Myrtle Point, OR $68,782 North Bend, OR $68,831 Noti, OR $70,442 Oakland, OR $69,441 Oakridge, OR $69,761

Ophir, OR $68,939 Port Orford, OR $68,844 Powers, OR $68,829 Reedsport, OR $69,317 Riddle, OR $69,161 Roseburg, OR $69,113 Scottsburg, OR $69,195 Springfield, OR $70,854

Sixes, OR $68,786 Sutherlin, OR $69,476 Swisshome, OR $69,712 Tenmile, OR $68,863 Thurston, OR $70,886 Tiller, OR $69,279 Umpqua, OR $69,055 Veneta, OR $70,618

Vida, OR $70,081 Walterville, OR $70,412 Walton, OR $70,181 Wedderburn, OR $68,986 Westfir, OR $69,992 Westlake, OR $69,290 Wilbur, OR $69,177 Winchester, OR $69,182

Winston, OR $68,877 Wolf Creek, OR $69,511 Yachats, OR $69,458 Yoncalla, OR $69,848 Medford, OR $70,683 Central Point, OR $70,584 White City, OR $70,139 Ashland, OR $70,171

Butte Falls, OR $69,719 Cave Junction, OR $69,522 Eagle Point, OR $70,289 Gold Hill, OR $70,416 Grants Pass, OR $69,863 Jacksonville, OR $70,288 Kerby, OR $69,630 Merlin, OR $69,412

Murphy, OR $70,129 O Brien, OR $69,488 Phoenix, OR $70,661 Prospect, OR $69,544 Rogue River, OR $70,097 Selma, OR $69,457 Shady Cove, OR $70,191 Talent, OR $70,526

Trail, OR $69,655 Wilderville, OR $69,603 Williams, OR $70,069 Klamath Falls, OR $69,531 Crater Lake, OR $68,784 Adel, OR $69,138 Beatty, OR $68,962 Bly, OR $69,028

Bonanza, OR $69,087 Chiloquin, OR $69,080 Dairy, OR $69,049 Fort Klamath, OR $69,057 Keno, OR $69,559 Lakeview, OR $69,195 Malin, OR $69,176 Merrill, OR $69,205

Midland, OR $69,279 New Pine Creek, OR $69,351 Paisley, OR $69,026 Plush, OR $69,105 Silver Lake, OR $69,001 Sprague River, OR $69,019 Summer Lake, OR $68,935 Christmas Valley, OR $69,051

Bend, OR $69,210 Fields, OR $69,123 Ashwood, OR $68,902 Brothers, OR $68,966 Burns, OR $69,134 Princeton, OR $69,003 Diamond, OR $68,958 Camp Sherman, OR $69,010

Chemult, OR $68,960 Crane, OR $69,079 Crescent, OR $68,924 Culver, OR $69,063 Fort Rock, OR $69,010 Frenchglen, OR $68,951 Gilchrist, OR $69,058 Hines, OR $69,148

La Pine, OR $69,133 Madras, OR $69,110 Mitchell, OR $68,957 Paulina, OR $68,984 Post, OR $68,953 Powell Butte, OR $69,118 Prineville, OR $69,120 Redmond, OR $69,218

Riley, OR $68,949 Sisters, OR $69,011 Terrebonne, OR $69,148 Warm Springs, OR $69,023 Pendleton, OR $71,346 Adams, OR $69,947 Arlington, OR $69,153 Athena, OR $71,505

Baker City, OR $69,194 Bates, OR $69,002 Boardman, OR $71,028 Bridgeport, OR $69,016 Canyon City, OR $69,113 Condon, OR $68,989 Cove, OR $69,123 Dayville, OR $69,038

Echo, OR $71,548 Elgin, OR $69,136 Enterprise, OR $68,976 Fossil, OR $68,999 Haines, OR $69,153 Halfway, OR $69,002 Helix, OR $73,190 Heppner, OR $69,032

Hereford, OR $69,047 Hermiston, OR $73,588 Lexington, OR $70,301 Oxbow, OR $68,690 Imbler, OR $69,174 Imnaha, OR $68,519 Ione, OR $69,134 Irrigon, OR $73,104

John Day, OR $69,225 Joseph, OR $68,896 Kimberly, OR $69,018 La Grande, OR $69,215 Long Creek, OR $69,030 Lostine, OR $69,061 Meacham, OR $69,152 Mikkalo, OR $69,237

Milton Freewater, OR $70,841 Monument, OR $69,015 Mount Vernon, OR $69,109 North Powder, OR $69,123 Pilot Rock, OR $69,376 Prairie City, OR $69,160 Richland, OR $68,933 Seneca, OR $69,118

Spray, OR $69,013 Stanfield, OR $73,394 Summerville, OR $69,145 Sumpter, OR $69,087 Ukiah, OR $69,019 Umatilla, OR $73,940 Union, OR $69,137 Unity, OR $69,123

Wallowa, OR $69,156 Weston, OR $70,137 Adrian, OR $67,980 Arock, OR $68,707 Brogan, OR $68,988 Drewsey, OR $69,073 Durkee, OR $68,940 Harper, OR $68,792

Huntington, OR $68,994 Ironside, OR $69,023 Jamieson, OR $68,805 Jordan Valley, OR $68,718 Juntura, OR $69,023 Nyssa, OR $68,312 Ontario, OR $68,460 Riverside, OR $68,953

Vale, OR $68,824 Westfall, OR $69,044

Underwriter II - Life Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Underwriter II - Life salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $78,144. While startup companies pay approximate $66,267.

Underwriter II - Life Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$66,267
Growth Stage	51~500	$70,050
Established	501~5000	$75,497
Enterprise	5000+	$78,144

Underwriter II - Life Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Underwriter II - Life roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Underwriter II - Life positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Underwriter II - Life as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Underwriter II - Life

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$96,259	$46.0	35%
Healthcare	$89,129	$43.0	25%

Underwriter II - Life Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Underwriter II - Life's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$66,228

Average $72,408/year

$76,899

$5,519

Average $6,034/month

$6,408

$1,274

Average $1,392/week

$1,479

$32

Average $35/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$76,899	$6,408	$1,479	$37
Average	$72,408	$6,034	$1,392	$35
25th Percentile	$66,228	$5,519	$1,274	$32

Underwriter II - Life Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Underwriter II - Life, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Underwriter II - Life Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Health Underwriting Senior Cost Analyst	$103,163	42%
Underwriter III - Life	$94,134	30%
Senior Underwriter - Complex Medical	$94,134	30%
Underwriter III - P&C	$94,131	30%

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