Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (43-9041) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		5,080
Mean wage		$24.21
Entry wage		$19.18
10th percentile wage		$17.42
50th percentile wage		$23.59
90th percentile wage		$31.74

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	4,530	89.3%
Administrative and Support Services	290	5.7%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	120	2.3%
Hospitals	30	0.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	4,530	23.81
Administrative and Support Services	290	22.78
Hospitals	30	21.11
Ambulatory Health Care Services	120	20.63

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).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.59		$19.79		$3.80
2016	$22.67	+4.1%	$19.02	+4.1%	$3.65
2015	$22.11	+2.5%	$18.55	+2.5%	$3.56
2014	$21.68	+2%	$18.18	+2%	$3.49
2013	$21.24	+2%	$17.82	+2%	$3.42
2012	$20.88	+1.7%	$17.52	+1.7%	$3.36
2011	$20.50	+1.8%	$17.20	+1.8%	$3.30
2010	$20.18	+1.6%	$16.93	+1.6%	$3.25
2009	$19.80	+1.9%	$16.61	+1.9%	$3.19
2008	$19.26	+2.8%	$16.16	+2.8%	$3.10
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.59		$22.06		$1.53
2016	$22.67	+4.1%	$21.36	+3.3%	$1.31
2015	$22.11	+2.5%	$20.91	+2.1%	$1.20
2014	$21.68	+2%	$20.46	+2.2%	$1.22
2013	$21.24	+2%	$20.05	+2.1%	$1.20
2012	$20.88	+1.7%	$19.70	+1.7%	$1.18
2011	$20.50	+1.8%	$19.39	+1.6%	$1.11
2010	$20.18	+1.6%	$19.07	+1.7%	$1.11
2009	$19.80	+1.9%	$18.81	+1.4%	$0.99
2008	$19.26	+2.8%	$18.33	+2.6%	$0.93

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.


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