How much does an insurance claim and policy processing clerk make in California?
$56,800a year
Median yearly pay for insurance claim and policy processing clerks in California. That is $27.31 an hour or $4,733 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.31
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 23,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,280Median: $56,800Highest 10%: $77,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,280 | $19.37 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $56,800 | $27.31 | |
| 75th | $63,230 | $30.40 | |
| 90th | $77,280 | $37.15 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $64,260 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,460 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,410 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,740 |
| Vallejo, CA | $60,280 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $57,840 |
| Salinas, CA | $57,020 |
| Redding, CA | $56,320 |
| Riverside, CA | $55,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,310 |
| Modesto, CA | $50,930 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $50,630 |
| Fresno, CA | $50,060 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,990 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,560 |
| Chico, CA | $48,090 |
| Merced, CA | $46,470 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $45,030 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance claim and policy processing clerks.
| 6. Colorado | $58,660 |
| 7. Minnesota | $58,030 |
| 8. New York | $57,790 |
| 9. California | $56,800 |
| 10. Massachusetts | $52,910 |
| 11. Montana | $50,890 |
| 12. Oregon | $50,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance claim and policy processing clerk make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.31 ($56,800 a year).
Do insurance claim and policy processing clerks make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $56,800 against $49,230 nationally, 15% more.
Where does California rank for insurance claim and policy processing clerk pay?
California ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays insurance claim and policy processing clerks the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $64,260 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.