Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $38,970 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $38,700
90th percentile $62,050
Employed locally 110
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,700
    25th
    $38,770
    50th (median)
    $38,970
    75th
    $52,730
    90th
    $62,050

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $53,110
    Kansas City, MO-KS $48,020
    Jackson, MS $47,600
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,550
    Wichita, KS $46,460
    Jackson, MI $45,600

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $38,140
    Customer Service Representatives $39,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $59,130
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,480
    Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $37,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Topeka, KS is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary in Topeka, KS is 19.6% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,700 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,770.