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Insurance Claims Clerk Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$25.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,048/year ($3,504/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 10th of 50 states for Insurance Claims Clerk pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 4,820 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $52,910 a year — though pay ranges from $44,390 for newcomers to $72,180 at the top.
Insurance Claims Clerk pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,910 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $72,180 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,820 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 43-9041, “Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Insurance Claims Clerk salary of $52,910 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $42,048 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,910 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,169 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,048 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,646 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,048 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,504 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Insurance Claims Clerk make in Massachusetts?
- The median Insurance Claims Clerk salary in Massachusetts is $52,910 per year ($25.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,550 and $61,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Insurance Claims Clerk in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $52,910, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $42,048 per year ($3,504 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Insurance Claims Clerk jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 4,820 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs in Massachusetts in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Massachusetts state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Massachusetts.