SOC 43-9041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks — Wausau
Wausau, WI · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wausau, WI comes to $59,270 a year, ahead of the national median of $49,230 by 20.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wausau, WI comes to $59,270 a year, ahead of the national median of $49,230 by 20.4%. Pay ranges from under $39,420 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,410 to $60,100.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.52 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Janesville records the highest median at $62,500. Of the 268 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 122nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,420 | −19.9% |
| 25th | $49,410 | +0.4% |
| Median (50th) | $59,270 | +20.4% |
| 75th | $60,100 | +22.1% |
| 90th | $60,100 | +22.1% |
| Mean | $54,380 | +10.5% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janesville | $62,500 | 50 | |
| 2 | Appleton | $62,170 | 140 | |
| 3 | Milwaukee | $53,980 | 1,060 | |
| 4 | Madison | $50,320 | 840 | |
| 5 | Oshkosh | $50,010 | 80 | |
| 6 | La Crosse | $49,770 | 60 | |
| 7 | Eau Claire | $49,570 | 70 | |
| 8 | Green Bay | $48,000 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wausau run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $59,270 goes as far as $62,986 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,270as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,986US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,270 a year, 20.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,420 to $60,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Janesville, at $62,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Wausau, WI?
The median annual wage is $59,270, or $28.49 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 Wausau, WI is 20.4% 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 Wausau, WI earns more than $60,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,420 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 Janesville, at $62,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Wausau, WI. 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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