SOC 43-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks — Elkhart
Elkhart-Goshen, IN · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Elkhart, IN is $45,830 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 Elkhart, IN is $45,830 per year, close to the national median of $49,230 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $36,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,650 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,440 to $53,090.
Employment stands at 70, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Bloomington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $54,000. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 210th of 307 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | −25.8% |
| 25th | $37,440 | −23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $45,830 | −6.9% |
| 75th | $53,090 | +7.8% |
| 90th | $61,650 | +25.2% |
| Mean | $47,080 | −4.4% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomington | $54,000 | 70 | |
| 2 | Terre Haute | $53,980 | 60 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $52,070 | 2,380 | |
| 4 | Michigan City | $50,120 | 40 | |
| 5 | Lafayette | $49,360 | 100 | |
| 6 | South Bend | $49,320 | 220 | |
| 7 | Fort Wayne | $47,690 | 450 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $38,960 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Elkhart run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $45,830 goes as far as $49,121 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,121US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,830 a year, 6.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,510 to $61,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bloomington, at $54,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Elkhart, IN?
The median annual wage is $45,830, or $22.03 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 Elkhart, IN is 6.9% 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 Elkhart, IN earns more than $61,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,510 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 Bloomington, at $54,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Elkhart, IN. 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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