Insurance Underwriters vs. Accountants and Auditors: Who Earns More?
Accountants and Auditorss out-earn Insurance Underwriterss by $2K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Insurance Underwriterss land at $81,370 and Accountants and Auditorss at $83,680. The education gap is real: insurance underwriter programs typically require bachelor's degree, while accountants and auditor programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Insurance Underwriterss is Massachusetts ($106,640); for Accountants and Auditorss it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Insurance Underwriters median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Insurance Underwriterss or Accountants and Auditorss?
Accountants and Auditorss earn more nationally. The median is $81,370 for Insurance Underwriterss versus $83,680 for Accountants and Auditorss, a difference of $2K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Insurance Underwriters or Accountants and Auditors?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Insurance Underwriters or Accountants and Auditors?
Insurance Underwriters typically requires bachelor's degree. Accountants and Auditors requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Insurance Underwriterss get paid the most?
Massachusetts is the top-paying state for Insurance Underwriterss at $106,640/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Insurance Underwriters vs. Accountants and Auditors pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Massachusetts, Insurance Underwriterss earn $106,640 vs. $99,460 for Accountants and Auditorss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.