SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · United States
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators across the United States is $78,000 per year, measured over 324,230 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $101,150.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Pay for this occupation varies by 61.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $101,150 and Nevada pays $62,730.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $101,150 | 360 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $95,690 | 9,650 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $95,560 | — | |
| 4 | California | $91,790 | 24,290 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $88,330 | 3,190 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $87,670 | 220 | |
| 7 | New York | $87,130 | 17,330 | |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $86,520 | 1,150 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $83,970 | 280 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $83,890 | 880 |
States with the most Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 29,220 | $78,800 | |
| 2 | Florida | 28,100 | $76,920 | |
| 3 | California | 24,290 | $91,790 | |
| 4 | New York | 17,330 | $87,130 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 14,210 | $77,010 | |
| 6 | Arizona | 13,830 | $65,110 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 13,650 | $67,990 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 13,270 | $77,290 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 9,880 | $75,310 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,650 | $95,690 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merced | $110,910 | 40 |
| 2 | Burlington | $108,510 | 70 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $105,340 | 3,390 |
| 4 | Boulder | $103,080 | 30 |
| 5 | Salinas | $101,900 | 150 |
| 6 | Barnstable Town | $100,480 | 40 |
| 7 | Kingston | $100,430 | 30 |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $99,660 | 100 |
| 9 | Baltimore | $98,700 | 4,280 |
| 10 | San Jose | $98,230 | 370 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.