Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$48,850
- 25th Percentile — Junior$61,160
- 50th Percentile — Median$78,000
- 75th Percentile — Senior$98,030
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$117,040
The top 10% of Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators earn $117,040 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $48,850, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $103,060 | +28.1% |
| Connecticut | $94,410 | +17.3% |
| Maryland | $94,280 | +17.2% |
| New Jersey | $94,120 | +17.0% |
| Alaska | $92,930 | +15.5% |
| California | $91,860 | +14.2% |
| Rhode Island | $91,320 | +13.5% |
| Vermont | $90,250 | +12.2% |
| New York | $89,860 | +11.7% |
| Massachusetts | $88,750 | +10.3% |
| New Hampshire | $87,810 | +9.1% |
| Washington | $85,270 | +6.0% |
| Oregon | $84,720 | +5.3% |
| Colorado | $84,250 | +4.7% |
| South Dakota | $81,510 | +1.3% |
| Minnesota | $81,340 | +1.1% |
| Idaho | $81,140 | +0.8% |
| Hawaii | $80,650 | +0.2% |
| Wyoming | $80,430 | +0.0% |
| Maine | $80,390 | -0.1% |
| Alabama | $80,130 | -0.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $79,780 | -0.9% |
| Kansas | $79,750 | -0.9% |
| Illinois | $79,680 | -1.0% |
| Michigan | $79,640 | -1.0% |
| Texas | $79,560 | -1.1% |
| Tennessee | $78,840 | -2.0% |
| Virginia | $78,220 | -2.8% |
| Wisconsin | $77,930 | -3.2% |
| Delaware | $77,570 | -3.6% |
| Missouri | $77,490 | -3.7% |
| Florida | $76,760 | -4.6% |
| Nebraska | $76,730 | -4.6% |
| North Carolina | $76,300 | -5.2% |
| Mississippi | $76,190 | -5.3% |
| South Carolina | $76,190 | -5.3% |
| Kentucky | $76,120 | -5.4% |
| Georgia | $75,700 | -5.9% |
| Arkansas | $74,530 | -7.4% |
| Ohio | $74,520 | -7.4% |
| Indiana | $74,310 | -7.7% |
| Iowa | $74,300 | -7.7% |
| West Virginia | $73,400 | -8.8% |
| Oklahoma | $72,820 | -9.5% |
| Utah | $72,710 | -9.6% |
| Arizona | $72,290 | -10.2% |
| New Mexico | $70,890 | -11.9% |
| Louisiana | $70,790 | -12.0% |
| Montana | $70,660 | -12.2% |
| Nevada | $69,730 | -13.3% |
| North Dakota | $69,540 | -13.6% |
What Factors Affect Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: District of Columbia pays an average of $103,060, while North Dakota pays $69,540 — a gap of $33,520 per year.
The middle half of Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators earn between $61,160 and $98,030 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,850, while the top 10% earn more than $117,040.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
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
What is the average salary for Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators?
The average salary for Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators in the United States is $80,470 per year, with a median of $78,000.
What is the starting salary for Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators?
Entry-level Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators typically earn between $48,850 and $61,160 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators the most?
District of Columbia pays Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators the most at $103,060 per year on average, followed by Connecticut ($94,410) and Maryland ($94,280).
How much do Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $80,470, Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators earn approximately $38.69 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 324,230 Claims Adjusters Examiners Investigators jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $80,470 and a median of $78,000 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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