Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $39,050 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.77
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $48,930
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $37,250
    50th (median)
    $39,050
    75th
    $43,930
    90th
    $48,930

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary vs area income 65% Median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary is 35% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $63,710
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $52,140
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $51,770
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $50,740
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $50,670

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$37,480
    Office Clerks, General$37,740
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,780
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$37,130
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$42,840
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$39,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Hickory, NC is $18.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary in Hickory, NC is 19.4% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,250.