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Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (43-9041) in Northwest Workforce Development Area
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Northwest WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment200
Mean wage$26.07
Entry wage$19.80
10th percentile wage$19.13
50th percentile wage$24.89
90th percentile wage$37.17
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Financial Activities15075.8%
Education and Health Services3014.6%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities150$25.39
Education and Health Services30$21.25
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (43-9041)
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).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $24.89 $22.96 $1.93
2022$24.10+3.3%$22.23+3.3%$1.87
2021$22.78+5.8%$21.02+5.8%$1.77
2020$22.02+3.5%$20.31+3.5%$1.71
2019$21.41+2.9%$19.75+2.9%$1.66
2018$20.75+3.2%$19.14+3.2%$1.61
2017$20.06+3.4%$18.51+3.4%$1.56
2016$19.55+2.7%$18.03+2.7%$1.52
2015$18.97+3.1%$17.49+3.1%$1.47
2014$18.55+2.2%$17.11+2.2%$1.44
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $24.89 $23.90 $0.99
2022$24.10+3.3%$23.11+3.4%$0.99
2021$22.78+5.8%$21.86+5.7%$0.92
2020$22.02+3.5%$21.11+3.5%$0.91
2019$21.41+2.9%$20.51+2.9%$0.89
2018$20.75+3.2%$19.91+3.0%$0.84
2017$20.06+3.4%$19.34+2.9%$0.72
2016$19.55+2.7%$18.90+2.4%$0.65
2015$18.97+3.1%$18.42+2.6%$0.55
2014$18.55+2.2%$18.03+2.2%$0.53
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $26.05  590  
North Central $25.51  1,740  
Southwest $24.96  330  
Northwest $24.89  200  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $25.51  1,740  
South Central $26.05  590  
Southwest $24.96  330  
Northwest $24.89  200  
Wages in other areas
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