How much does an insurance clerk make?
a year · about $24 an hour
A typical insurance clerk in the United States makes $49,230 a year, about $24 an hour, about the same as a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
Clerks check policy and claim forms for missing answers, then contact customers or agents to fill the gaps. They enter updates, check what a policy covers, and send claims on for payment or more investigation.
Did you know? Some U.S. insurance clerks may actually pay small claims themselves—not just file paperwork.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $37,560 and $73,590How do you become one?
In the United States, a high school diploma is typically required, so many people start after graduating, often around age 18. Most learn the work through on-the-job training.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like keeping things organized and leading and selling
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, pay can differ with experience, useful skills, and extra credentials. It can also change with the employer or industry, location, and whether the work involves more complex tasks or responsibility.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in New Hampshire ($60,650), lowest in Alabama ($38,140).
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Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $37,560 | $49,230 | $73,590 | about 214,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $60,650 | about 820 |
| Washington | $60,220 | about 4,000 |
| New Jersey | $59,810 | about 5,000 |
| Connecticut | $59,760 | about 2,000 |
| Maine | $58,890 | about 2,000 |
Official definition: 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).
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/financial-clerks.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/43-9041.00
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-9041.00
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY