Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $51,450 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.73
10th percentile $38,720
90th percentile $58,490
Employed locally 170
National median $48,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,720
    25th
    $48,010
    50th (median)
    $51,450
    75th
    $57,030
    90th
    $58,490

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary vs area income 75% Median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,360
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $60,040
    Glens Falls, NY $52,710
    Syracuse, NY $52,510
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $51,060
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $50,130

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,600
    Customer Service Representatives $44,420
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,410
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,560
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $36,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks in Utica, NY is $24.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks salary in Utica, NY is 6.2% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks (10th percentile) earn around $38,720 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,010.