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Insurance Claims Clerk Salary in Texas (2026)
$23.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,259/year ($3,522/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 15th of 50 states for Insurance Claims Clerk pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 24,470 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $49,880 a year — though pay ranges from $36,460 for newcomers to $78,010 at the top.
Insurance Claims Clerk pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,880 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,180 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,470 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs in Texas (occupation code 43-9041, “Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Insurance Claims Clerk salary of $49,880 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $42,259 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $49,880 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,806 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,816 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,259 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,522 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Insurance Claims Clerk make in Texas?
- The median Insurance Claims Clerk salary in Texas is $49,880 per year ($23.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,520 and $62,180.
- What is the take-home pay for a Insurance Claims Clerk in Texas?
- On the median salary of $49,880, a single filer in Texas takes home about $42,259 per year ($3,522 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Insurance Claims Clerk jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 24,470 Insurance Claims Clerk jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.