Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $61,360 +26.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.50
10th percentile $50,820
90th percentile $80,680
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,820
    25th
    $60,150
    50th (median)
    $61,360
    75th
    $72,590
    90th
    $80,680

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary vs area income 39% Median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary is 61% 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
    Barnstable Town, MA $61,350
    Bozeman, MT $61,180

    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,550
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $60,440
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,840
    Salinas, CA $59,610
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $57,130

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $56,330
    Customer Service Representatives $60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in San Jose, CA is $29.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary in San Jose, CA is 26.6% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $50,820 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,150.