SOC 43-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks — Southwest Iowa
Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Southwest Iowa, IA is $53,040 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 Southwest Iowa, IA is $53,040 per year, close to the national median of $49,230 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $47,670 and $53,040. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,410 and the ninetieth at $53,040.
Within the state, Waterloo records the highest median at $50,720. Of the 276 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 121st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | −26.0% |
| 25th | $47,670 | −3.2% |
| Median (50th) | $53,040 | +7.7% |
| 75th | $53,040 | +7.7% |
| 90th | $53,040 | +7.7% |
| Mean | $49,550 | +0.7% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | $50,720 | 70 | |
| 2 | Iowa City | $49,060 | 40 | |
| 3 | Davenport | $48,430 | 150 | |
| 4 | Des Moines | $46,770 | 1,360 | |
| 5 | Dubuque | $46,040 | 240 | |
| 6 | Cedar Rapids | $45,670 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $53,040 goes as far as $60,410 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$53,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,410US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $53,040 a year, 7.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,410 to $53,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waterloo, at $50,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Southwest Iowa, IA?
The median annual wage is $53,040, or $25.50 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 Southwest Iowa, IA is 7.7% higher. 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 Southwest Iowa, IA earns more than $53,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,410 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 Waterloo, at $50,720 per year.
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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