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Job outlook for insurance billing clerks in the United States
Insurance billing clerk job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected insurance billing clerk job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,500 new jobs for insurance billing clerks are projected over the next decade.
Insurance billing clerk salaries have increased 10% for insurance billing clerks in the last 5 years.
There are over 365,233 insurance billing clerks currently employed in the United States.
There are 118,444 active insurance billing clerk job openings in the US.
The average insurance billing clerk salary is $27,713.
Are insurance billing clerk jobs in demand?
Insurance billing clerk job and salary trends over time
Insurance billing clerk jobs over time
Insurance billing clerk job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 365,233 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 379,662 | 0.11% |
| 2019 | 398,698 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 402,324 | 0.12% |
| 2017 | 407,532 | 0.12% |
Average insurance billing clerk salary over time
Insurance billing clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,713 | $13.32 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $27,118 | $13.04 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $26,460 | $12.72 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $25,802 | $12.40 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $25,305 | $12.17 | +3.1% |
Insurance billing clerk jobs by state
Most common states for insurance billing clerks
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 175 | 24% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 150 | 24% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 197 | 23% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,249 | 22% |
| 5 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 644 | 22% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 210 | 22% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 387 | 20% |
| 8 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 342 | 20% |
| 9 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 140 | 20% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 772 | 19% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 250 | 19% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,319 | 18% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,220 | 18% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,200 | 18% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,090 | 18% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,037 | 18% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 577 | 18% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 570 | 18% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 102 | 18% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 615 | 17% |
Insurance Billing Clerk job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of insurance billing clerk experts
St. Cloud State University
What Insurance Billing Clerk skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jill Bisco Ph.D., CIC, CRM, CPRM, CSRM: I believe that everyone in the industry will need to have a comfort with technology and, depending on the position, the ability to analyze data. As we see artificial intelligence, things change quickly and how the business operates today will change in the coming years. One doesn’t have to be an instant master of new technology, but knowing what is available and how it is being used will allow those in the industry the opportunity to engage in discussions of future innovations.
It may seem like a cliché, but “thinking outside the box” is still an important skill in insurance. With so many changes occurring in the world (weather, unrest, economic issues, etc.), it is a skill to be able to look at situations and think of new or innovative ways to address them. Don’t be afraid to share a new idea or question a current way of doing things. You never know where the next big idea will come from
Li Zhang Ph.D.
ProfessorSt. Cloud State University
Department of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate
What soft skills should all Insurance Billing Clerks possess?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: I'd say communication skills. Many positions in insurance need to interact with others. The ability to listen carefully and responding effectively, conveying thoughts/ideas fluently is very important. Also, communicating throng writing is also important (it could range from simply completing the paperwork accurately to preparing annual reports for supervisors)
What skills will help Insurance Billing Clerks earn the most?
Li Zhang Ph.D.: This will depend on the position. For example, for sales and marketing, it should be the ability to build and maintain good and professional client relationships. For actuaries, it should be analytical and numerical skills. Being a good team player and, at the same time, being able to work independently and take on a leadership role will definitely help the employee get promoted.
Other important skills include good time management and organization skills, proficiency in basic computer skills, willingness to learn, such as attending industry-related seminars, training, etc.