Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $46,970 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.58
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $66,280
Employed locally 120
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $46,970
    75th
    $66,280
    90th
    $66,280

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary vs area income 68% Median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary is 32% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $61,860
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,440
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,840
    Salinas, CA $59,610

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,840
    Customer Service Representatives $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Chico, CA is $22.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary in Chico, CA is 3.1% below 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.