SOC 43-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks — Utica
Utica-Rome, NY · 9 metro areas compared
At $52,980, median pay for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Utica, NY tracks the national median of $49,230 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $52,980, median pay for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Utica, NY tracks the national median of $49,230 closely. Pay ranges from under $39,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $59,330 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,170 to $52,980.
Employment stands at 150, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $60,070. Of the 351 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 198th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,740 | −19.3% |
| 25th | $46,170 | −6.2% |
| Median (50th) | $52,980 | +7.6% |
| 75th | $52,980 | +7.6% |
| 90th | $59,330 | +20.5% |
| Mean | $51,610 | +4.8% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $60,070 | 7,700 | |
| 2 | Glens Falls | $58,400 | 50 | |
| 3 | Binghamton | $57,500 | 30 | |
| 4 | Albany | $51,850 | 630 | |
| 5 | Syracuse | $51,170 | 350 | |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel | $51,090 | 150 | |
| 7 | Buffalo | $49,920 | 490 | |
| 8 | Rochester | $47,320 | 420 | |
| 9 | Elmira | $45,210 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utica run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $52,980 buys what $49,101 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$49,101US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,980 a year, 7.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,740 to $59,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $60,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Utica, NY?
The median annual wage is $52,980, or $25.47 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 Utica, NY is 7.6% 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 Utica, NY earns more than $59,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,740 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 New York, at $60,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Utica, NY. 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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