The average salary for a claims adjusters, examiners, and investigator in the United States is $75,770, but the range typically falls between $58,770 and $91,100. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.43, with a range between $28.26 and $43.8.
There are approximately 293,780 people employed as a claims adjusters, examiners, and investigator in the United States. With Florida, California, Texas employing the highest number of claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators.The state with the best pay for a claims adjusters, examiners, and investigator is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $87,620, while North Dakota has the lowest average annual salary of $65,250.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $47,390 | $22.79 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,770 | $28.26 |
| Median | $75,050 | $36.08 |
| 75th Percentile | $91,100 | $43.8 |
| 90th Percentile | $105,440 | $50.69 |
The salary of a claims adjusters, examiners, and investigator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a claims adjusters, examiners, and investigator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators are Alaska, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey while the worst states are North Dakota, West Virginia, Arizona, Indiana, Nevada.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,700 | $75,490 | $99,470 |
| Alaska | $55,940 | $87,620 | $118,250 |
| Arizona | $47,360 | $67,860 | $99,410 |
| Arkansas | $46,530 | $70,850 | $101,920 |
| California | $54,060 | $84,170 | $119,560 |
| Colorado | $53,890 | $79,240 | $107,160 |
| Connecticut | $61,330 | $95,240 | $132,880 |
| Delaware | $48,710 | $77,180 | $110,340 |
| District of Columbia | $52,660 | $78,970 | $119,480 |
| Florida | $44,000 | $71,560 | $102,460 |
| Georgia | $50,720 | $75,740 | $105,410 |
| Hawaii | $49,360 | $72,680 | $97,880 |
| Idaho | $36,830 | $68,850 | $100,640 |
| Illinois | $49,170 | $76,560 | $106,120 |
| Indiana | $46,530 | $68,820 | $99,450 |
| Iowa | $45,630 | $69,140 | $96,840 |
| Kansas | $47,390 | $73,950 | $103,230 |
| Kentucky | $38,470 | $70,790 | $102,900 |
| Louisiana | $38,800 | $68,880 | $98,480 |
| Maine | $55,120 | $73,960 | $101,530 |
| Maryland | $53,100 | $86,000 | $123,200 |
| Massachusetts | $50,660 | $82,130 | $109,660 |
| Michigan | $50,390 | $74,840 | $102,000 |
| Minnesota | $50,230 | $79,160 | $116,490 |
| Mississippi | $40,320 | $68,080 | $97,380 |
| Missouri | $47,690 | $73,830 | $104,000 |
| Montana | $37,590 | $67,990 | $97,140 |
| Nebraska | $48,620 | $71,760 | $101,100 |
| Nevada | $47,400 | $68,810 | $97,760 |
| New Hampshire | $51,000 | $79,570 | $111,800 |
| New Jersey | $58,670 | $87,160 | $122,680 |
| New Mexico | $40,750 | $71,100 | $97,530 |
| New York | $50,680 | $83,610 | $122,240 |
| North Carolina | $48,770 | $75,250 | $102,150 |
| North Dakota | $46,700 | $65,250 | $96,290 |
| Ohio | $47,410 | $74,060 | $101,200 |
| Oklahoma | $39,130 | $67,390 | $96,620 |
| Oregon | $48,960 | $77,410 | $100,690 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,810 | $73,820 | $106,040 |
| Rhode Island | $47,140 | $81,860 | $114,480 |
| South Carolina | $46,700 | $74,540 | $100,470 |
| South Dakota | $47,250 | $75,410 | $102,150 |
| Tennessee | $40,470 | $69,830 | $102,140 |
| Texas | $39,540 | $71,140 | $99,380 |
| Utah | $45,480 | $70,360 | $99,710 |
| Vermont | $49,590 | $76,080 | $104,860 |
| Virginia | $47,700 | $75,030 | $103,590 |
| Washington | $54,310 | $82,100 | $113,420 |
| West Virginia | $37,180 | $63,760 | $91,100 |
| Wisconsin | $47,200 | $72,210 | $102,160 |
| Wyoming | $46,700 | $74,490 | $107,660 |
Even between cities, the salary of a claims adjusters, examiners, and investigator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $111,180.The city with the lowest average salary for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is Carbondale-Marion area, IL with an average salary of $43,790.
Areas with highest average salaries for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
Areas with lowest average salaries for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
The number of claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators has increased by 6,630. On average, the number of claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators has been increasing by 0.6% each year. The salary of claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators has increased by $5,120. On average, the salary of claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators has been increasing by 1.8% each year.
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators are part of the business and financial operations occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all business and financial operations occupations jobs here.
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