SOC 439041

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Process new insurance policies, modifications to existing policies, and claims forms. Obtain information from policyholders to verify the accuracy and completeness of information on claims forms, applications and related documents, and company records. Update existing policies and company records to reflect changes requested by policyholders and insurance company representatives. Excludes "Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators" (13-1031).

National Median

$48,450

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$48,450

Entry Level (10th pct)

$36,900

Experienced (90th pct)

$73,100

Total Employed

229,070

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$36,900 - $41,600
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$41,600 - $59,500
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$59,500 - $73,100

Highest Paying Locations for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

Manchester-Nashua, NH

$63,710

+31.5% vs national

Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

$61,960

+27.9% vs national

North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area

$61,860

+27.7% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$61,360

+26.6% vs national

Barnstable Town, MA

$61,350

+26.6% vs national

Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$63,710	330
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$61,960	50
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$61,860	40
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$61,360	N/A
Barnstable Town, MA	$61,350	130
Bozeman, MT	$61,180	50
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$60,550	2,740
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$60,530	1,200
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$60,440	250
Rochester, MN	$60,410	70
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$60,040	6,910
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$59,990	360
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$59,840	120
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$59,820	2,290
St. Cloud, MN	$59,790	40
Salinas, CA	$59,610	60
Portland-South Portland, ME	$59,370	820
Washington	$59,190	3,920
Appleton, WI	$59,150	100
Boise City, ID	$58,470	340
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$58,180	290
Wausau, WI	$58,130	180
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$58,110	780
New Jersey	$58,010	4,780
New Hampshire	$57,830	1,310
New York	$57,620	7,480
District of Columbia	$57,510	140
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$57,130	3,710
Connecticut	$56,950	2,290
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$56,900	1,000
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$56,740	130
Eau Claire, WI	$56,460	50
Massachusetts	$56,400	5,020
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$56,160	1,080
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$56,160	2,640
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$56,090	110
Tallahassee, FL	$55,970	300
Vallejo, CA	$55,740	190
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$55,490	40
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$55,220	90
Colorado	$55,030	1,690
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$54,710	130
California	$54,120	25,360
New Haven, CT	$53,730	240
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$53,650	60
Minnesota	$53,570	4,030
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$53,360	9,400
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$53,220	110
Maryland	$53,180	1,520
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$53,110	400

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks?

The national median annual salary for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks is $48,450, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerkss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerkss is Manchester-Nashua, NH, with a median salary of $63,710.

How much can an experienced Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks make?

Top-earning Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerkss (90th percentile) make $73,100 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.