Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $48,340 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.24
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $61,220
Employed locally 1,030
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $40,830
    50th (median)
    $48,340
    75th
    $56,890
    90th
    $61,220

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary vs area income 57% Median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary is 43% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,110
    District of Columbia $57,510
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $56,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $56,160
    California $54,120

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $48,240
    Office Clerks, General $44,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,540
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,440
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $40,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Des Moines, IA is $23.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.2% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,830.