The national average annual salary for this occupation is $65,220 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $31.35. The average wage in New Mexico is very close to the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $31.63 and most workers in this occupation earn between $22.39 and $36.26 per hour.

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For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

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New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about 90 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will have no growth by about 0 percent and an estmated 90 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 0 openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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Insurance Underwriters usually need Bachelor's Degree.

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

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This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.

No WorkKeys scores are available for this particular occupation.

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Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau