Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $49,930 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.01
10th percentile $38,490
90th percentile $78,220
Employed locally 2,080
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,490
    25th
    $44,390
    50th (median)
    $49,930
    75th
    $58,510
    90th
    $78,220

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary vs area income 51% Median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $63,710
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $62,500
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $61,960
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,360
    Barnstable Town, MA $61,350

    Nearby metros — Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $55,220
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $53,360
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,800
    Lubbock, TX $48,360
    Midland, TX $47,530
    Waco, TX $47,320

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74,620
    Office Clerks, General$42,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46,620
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54,300
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$66,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Austin, TX is $24.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salaries?

    The median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary in Austin, TX is 3.1% above the national median of $48,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Austin?

    Entry-level Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,490 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,390.