Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in the U.S. is $78,000 ($37.50 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $78,000
- Mean annual wage
- $80,470
- Median hourly wage
- $37.50
- Employment
- 324,230
324,230 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,850 | $23.48 |
| 25th percentile | $61,160 | $29.40 |
| Median (50th) | $78,000 | $37.50 |
| 75th percentile | $98,030 | $47.13 |
| 90th percentile | $117,040 | $56.27 |
Highest-paying states for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $101,150 | 360 |
| New Jersey | $95,690 | 9,650 |
| Maryland | $95,560 | — |
| California | $91,790 | 24,290 |
| Connecticut | $88,330 | 3,190 |
| Alaska | $87,670 | 220 |
| New York | $87,130 | 17,330 |
| Rhode Island | $86,520 | 1,150 |
| Vermont | $83,970 | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $83,890 | 880 |
Lowest-paying states
- Nevada: $62,730 median annual wage
- Montana: $63,860 median annual wage
- Arizona: $65,110 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $65,220 median annual wage
- North Dakota: $65,460 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Accountants and Auditors$83,680
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83,050
- Project Management Specialists$102,320
- Human Resources Specialists$75,940
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$78,760
- Management Analysts$101,860
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$77,710
- Training and Development Specialists$69,280
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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