They asked my salary range, what should I say? after 15 years as an insurance claims processor

A recruiter asked for my salary expectations on a first call as I look for work as an insurance claims processor. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. I also do not want to sell myself short. Does giving a range hurt?

I gave a range based on local postings and said I was flexible depending on the whole package. They did not push back.