SOC 43-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks — Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN-GA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Chattanooga, TN is $48,770 per year, close to the national median of $49,230 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Chattanooga, TN is $48,770 per year, close to the national median of $49,230 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,900 and $49,460. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,350 and the ninetieth at $62,120.
Employment stands at 630, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Nashville records the highest median at $47,720. Of the 466 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 255th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | −28.2% |
| 25th | $38,900 | −21.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,770 | −0.9% |
| 75th | $49,460 | +0.5% |
| 90th | $62,120 | +26.2% |
| Mean | $48,190 | −2.1% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nashville | $47,720 | 2,160 | |
| 2 | Kingsport | $46,050 | 40 | |
| 3 | Clarksville | $45,180 | 70 | |
| 4 | Memphis | $44,630 | 630 | |
| 5 | Knoxville | $44,520 | 480 | |
| 6 | Jackson | $36,810 | 90 | |
| 7 | Johnson City | $35,900 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chattanooga run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $48,770 goes as far as $53,069 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,069US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,770 a year, 0.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,350 to $62,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 630 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Nashville, at $47,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Chattanooga, TN?
The median annual wage is $48,770, or $23.45 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,230, so pay in Chattanooga, TN is 0.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chattanooga, TN earns more than $62,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,350 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Nashville, at $47,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 630 jobs in this occupation in Chattanooga, TN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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