As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Commercial Lines Underwriter in New Mexico is $69,302, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,333 weekly, or $5,775 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Commercial Lines Underwriter in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Commercial Lines Underwriter in New Mexico vary widely, spanning from $58,001 to $77,513. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,387) and 75th percentile ($73,600), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,513 per year. This $10,213 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Accounting, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, New Mexico Commercial Lines Underwriter often earn 7.4% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 50 companies. However, New Mexico currently ranks 45 nationwide for Commercial Lines Underwriter job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Commercial Lines Underwriter Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $58,001 NM August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $63,387 NM August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $69,302 NM August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $73,600 NM August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Commercial Lines Underwriter Salary $77,513 NM August 01, 2026
25% $63,387 10% $58,001 90% $77,513 75% $73,600 $69,302 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Commercial Lines Underwriter ?

Underwriting services are provided by some large financial institutions, such as banks, or insurance or investment houses, whereby they guarantee payment in case of damage or financial loss and accept the financial risk for liability arising from such guarantee. An underwriting arrangement may be created in a number of situations including insurance, issue of securities in a public offering, and bank lending, among others. The person or institution that agrees to sell a minimum number of securities of the company for commission is called the underwriter. The name derives from the Lloyd's of ...

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Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $72,315 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $76,331 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $74,084 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $78,079 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $77,660 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $77,735 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $74,332 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $76,214 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $75,215 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $75,942 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Underwriter I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Commercial Lines Underwriter

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Underwriter III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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