SOC 43-9041 · May 2025 · United States
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks across the United States is $49,230 per year, measured over 214,260 jobs. The highest state median is in New Hampshire, at $60,650.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks
Pay for this occupation varies by 59.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Hampshire pays $60,650 and Alabama pays $38,140.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $60,650 | 820 | |
| 2 | Washington | $60,220 | 3,730 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,810 | 5,000 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $59,760 | 2,430 | |
| 5 | Maine | $58,890 | 1,710 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $58,660 | 1,380 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $58,030 | 3,580 | |
| 8 | New York | $57,790 | 8,120 | |
| 9 | California | $56,800 | 23,470 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $52,910 | 4,820 |
States with the most Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 24,470 | $49,880 | |
| 2 | California | 23,470 | $56,800 | |
| 3 | Florida | 15,920 | $47,130 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 11,160 | $48,380 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 9,060 | $48,440 | |
| 6 | Arizona | 8,350 | $50,530 | |
| 7 | New York | 8,120 | $57,790 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 7,020 | $49,420 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 6,570 | $48,130 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 6,410 | $47,860 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $67,170 | 270 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $64,260 | 2,390 |
| 3 | Barnstable Town | $63,190 | 70 |
| 4 | San Jose | $62,900 | 800 |
| 5 | Janesville | $62,500 | 50 |
| 6 | Hartford | $62,310 | 1,470 |
| 7 | Appleton | $62,170 | 140 |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $61,460 | 100 |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $61,410 | 230 |
| 10 | Olympia | $61,390 | 820 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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