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Southwest WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment600
Mean wage$24.47
Entry wage$17.27
10th percentile wage$16.45
50th percentile wage$24.04
90th percentile wage$34.31
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Financial Activities44074.2%
Education and Health Services6010.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Financial Activities440$26.05
Education and Health Services60$20.19
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. Exclude "Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators" (13-1031).
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$24.04 $20.05  $3.99
2015$23.17+3.8%$19.32 +3.8%$3.85
2014$22.72+2.0%$18.95 +2.0%$3.77
2013$22.26+2.0%$18.57 +2.0%$3.69
2012$21.88+1.7%$18.25 +1.7%$3.63
2011$21.49+1.8%$17.92 +1.8%$3.57
2010$21.15+1.6%$17.64 +1.6%$3.51
2009$20.75+1.9%$17.31 +1.9%$3.44
2008$20.18+2.8%$16.83 +2.8%$3.35
2007$19.54+3.3%$16.30 +3.3%$3.24
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$24.04 $23.35  $0.69
2015$23.17+3.8%$22.70 +2.9%$0.47
2014$22.72+2.0%$22.21 +2.2%$0.50
2013$22.26+2.0%$21.76 +2.1%$0.50
2012$21.88+1.7%$21.39 +1.7%$0.49
2011$21.49+1.8%$21.05 +1.6%$0.43
2010$21.15+1.6%$20.70 +1.7%$0.45
2009$20.75+1.9%$20.42 +1.4%$0.33
2008$20.18+2.8%$19.90 +2.6%$0.28
2007$19.54+3.3%$19.26 +3.3%$0.28
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 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $24.04 600
Northwest $22.94 180
North Central $22.86 2,910
South Central $22.61 710
Eastern $16.99 70
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $22.86 2,910
South Central $22.61 710
Southwest $24.04 600
Northwest $22.94 180
Eastern $16.99 70
Wages in other areas
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