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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,620 | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| Alaska | 160 | $50,810 | $24.43 | |
| Arizona | 6,610 | $41,410 | $19.91 | |
| Arkansas | 2,390 | $38,980 | $18.74 | |
| California | 23,810 | $50,830 | $24.44 | |
| Colorado | 3,030 | $49,930 | $24.00 | |
| Connecticut | 3,230 | $56,690 | $27.26 | |
| Delaware | 610 | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| District of Columbia | 250 | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| Florida | 15,910 | $41,820 | $20.11 | |
| Georgia | 6,480 | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| Hawaii | 630 | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| Idaho | 490 | $40,780 | $19.61 | |
| Illinois | 8,760 | $44,100 | $21.20 | |
| Indiana | 5,340 | $43,450 | $20.89 | |
| Iowa | 4,110 | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| Kansas | 1,490 | $48,020 | $23.09 | |
| Kentucky | 1,890 | $40,390 | $19.42 | |
| Louisiana | 1,360 | $39,340 | $18.92 | |
| Maine | 1,500 | $46,510 | $22.36 | |
| Maryland | 1,850 | $52,840 | $25.41 | |
| Massachusetts | 5,120 | $53,780 | $25.86 | |
| Michigan | 5,510 | $44,660 | $21.47 | |
| Minnesota | 5,430 | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| Mississippi | 1,050 | $42,420 | $20.39 | |
| Missouri | 3,870 | $44,730 | $21.51 | |
| Montana | 720 | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| Nebraska | 3,480 | $40,180 | $19.32 | |
| Nevada | 1,370 | $51,850 | $24.93 | |
| New Hampshire | 1,530 | $52,460 | $25.22 | |
| New Jersey | 5,830 | $52,480 | $25.23 | |
| New Mexico | 830 | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| New York | 6,640 | $51,570 | $24.79 | |
| North Carolina | 4,070 | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| North Dakota | 860 | $45,330 | $21.80 | |
| Ohio | 10,300 | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,410 | $46,490 | $22.35 | |
| Oregon | 2,600 | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| Pennsylvania | 8,810 | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| Rhode Island | 610 | $47,390 | $22.79 | |
| South Carolina | 2,670 | $41,430 | $19.92 | |
| South Dakota | 970 | $37,550 | $18.06 | |
| Tennessee | 9,210 | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| Texas | 20,990 | $45,410 | $21.83 | |
| Utah | 1,770 | $41,500 | $19.95 | |
| Vermont | 200 | $45,070 | $21.67 | |
| Virginia | 5,220 | $43,450 | $20.89 | |
| Washington | 3,450 | $53,520 | $25.73 | |
| West Virginia | 1,160 | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| Wisconsin | 8,360 | $43,330 | $20.83 | |
| Wyoming | 760 | $39,310 | $18.90 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to provide basic administrative support under the supervision of office managers, administrative assistants, secretaries, and other office personnel. Includes instruction in typing, keyboarding, filing, general business correspondence, office equipment operation, and communications skills.
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
Certificate
Rio Salado College
Tempe, AZ
Certificate
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR
Certificate
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$45,790 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as insurance claims and policy processing clerks.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 23%
- College dropout 32%
- Associate’s degree 13%
- Bachelor’s degree 23%
- Master’s degree 5%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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