📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release
Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators Salary in the United States (2026)
Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data · Updated 2026 · High Demand
Average
$75,040
per year
Median
$70,760
per year
Hourly
$36.08
per hour
Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$48,921
25th Percentile — Junior$63,165
50th Percentile — Median$70,760
75th Percentile — Senior$95,214
90th Percentile — Top Earners$107,254
💡 The top 10% of Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigatorss earn $107,254 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $48,921, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$63.2k
2021
$65.4k
2022
$67.7k
2023
$70.1k
2024
$72.5k
2025
$75.0k
2026
📈 Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators salaries have grown 3.5% year-over-year. Since 2020, the average salary has increased by approximately $11,858.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $116,312 | +55.0% | High |
| District of Columbia | $114,061 | +52.0% | High |
| California | $106,557 | +42.0% | High |
| New York | $103,555 | +38.0% | High |
| Alaska | $99,053 | +32.0% | High |
| Massachusetts | $97,552 | +30.0% | High |
| New Jersey | $96,051 | +28.0% | High |
| Washington | $93,800 | +25.0% | High |
| Connecticut | $91,549 | +22.0% | High |
| Maryland | $86,296 | +15.0% | High |
| Rhode Island | $86,296 | +15.0% | High |
| New Hampshire | $85,546 | +14.0% | High |
| Oregon | $84,045 | +12.0% | High |
| Colorado | $82,544 | +10.0% | High |
| Virginia | $82,544 | +10.0% | High |
| Vermont | $81,043 | +8.0% | High |
| Delaware | $78,792 | +5.0% | High |
| Illinois | $78,792 | +5.0% | High |
| Maine | $76,541 | +2.0% | High |
| Nevada | $76,541 | +2.0% | High |
| Minnesota | $75,040 | +0.0% | High |
| Utah | $75,040 | +0.0% | High |
| Arizona | $74,290 | -1.0% | High |
| Pennsylvania | $74,290 | -1.0% | High |
| Florida | $73,539 | -2.0% | High |
| Montana | $71,288 | -5.0% | High |
| Texas | $71,288 | -5.0% | High |
| Georgia | $69,787 | -7.0% | High |
| Idaho | $69,787 | -7.0% | High |
| Wyoming | $69,787 | -7.0% | High |
| North Dakota | $69,037 | -8.0% | High |
| Wisconsin | $69,037 | -8.0% | High |
| North Carolina | $68,286 | -9.0% | High |
| Michigan | $67,536 | -10.0% | High |
| Louisiana | $66,035 | -12.0% | High |
| Nebraska | $66,035 | -12.0% | High |
| New Mexico | $66,035 | -12.0% | High |
| Ohio | $66,035 | -12.0% | High |
| South Carolina | $66,035 | -12.0% | High |
| Tennessee | $66,035 | -12.0% | High |
| Alabama | $65,285 | -13.0% | High |
| Missouri | $65,285 | -13.0% | High |
| South Dakota | $65,285 | -13.0% | High |
| Iowa | $64,534 | -14.0% | High |
| Indiana | $63,784 | -15.0% | High |
| Kansas | $63,784 | -15.0% | High |
| Oklahoma | $63,034 | -16.0% | High |
| Arkansas | $62,283 | -17.0% | High |
| Kentucky | $62,283 | -17.0% | High |
| Mississippi | $60,032 | -20.0% | High |
| West Virginia | $58,531 | -22.0% | High |
What Factors Affect Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
A Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators's salary is influenced by several key factors including geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. States with higher costs of living — such as California, New York, and Washington — typically offer 20–40% higher salaries than the national average to compensate for living expenses.
Experience plays a major role in compensation. Entry-level Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigatorss typically earn $48,921–$63,165 per year, while senior professionals with 10+ years of experience can command $95,214–$107,254 annually. Specialization and advanced certifications can further boost earning potential.
Employer size also matters. Large corporations and government agencies tend to offer more competitive packages including benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses. The Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators role currently has high demand in the job market with a 3.5% growth rate, making it one of the steadily growing careers in the Business sector.
🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
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What is the average salary for a Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators?The average salary for a Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators in the United States is $75,040 per year, with a median of $70,760.
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What is the starting salary for a Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators?Entry-level Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigatorss typically earn between $48,921 and $63,165 per year depending on location and employer.
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What state pays Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigatorss the most?California, New York, and Washington typically pay Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigatorss the highest salaries due to high cost of living and strong job markets.
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How much does a Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators make per hour?Based on the average annual salary of $75,040, a Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators earns approximately $36.08 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
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Is Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators a good career in 2026?Yes — the Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators role has high demand with 3.5% year-over-year salary growth, indicating a strong and growing career path.
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