Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary (2025)
Based on 324,230 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $48,850 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $61,160 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $78,000 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $98,030 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $117,040 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$61K
Median
$78K
75th
$98K
90th
$117K
Highest Paying States for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $103,060 |
| Connecticut | $94,410 |
| Maryland | $94,280 |
| New Jersey | $94,120 |
| Alaska | $92,930 |
| California | $91,860 |
| Rhode Island | $91,320 |
| Vermont | $90,250 |
| New York | $89,860 |
| Massachusetts | $88,750 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $103,060 per year, while Massachusetts has an average of $88,750 — a difference of $14,310. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 324,230 workers were employed as Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $80,470 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-1031