Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $46,720 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.46
10th percentile $36,060
90th percentile $74,550
Employed locally 4,070
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,060
    25th
    $40,470
    50th (median)
    $46,720
    75th
    $56,050
    90th
    $74,550

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary vs area income 58% Median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary is 42% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $49,930
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,800
    Lubbock, TX $48,360
    Midland, TX $47,530

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$39,310
    Office Clerks, General$38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Houston, TX is $22.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary in Houston, TX is 3.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $36,060 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,470.