SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Delaware
Delaware · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Delaware is $72,370 per year, close to the national median of $78,000 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Delaware is $72,370 per year, close to the national median of $78,000 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $59,060 and $96,220. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $51,430 and the ninetieth at $116,710.
Delaware ranks number 41st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Dover records the highest median at $89,610. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 191st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,430 | −34.1% |
| 25th | $59,060 | −24.3% |
| Median (50th) | $72,370 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $96,220 | +23.4% |
| 90th | $116,710 | +49.6% |
| Mean | $77,570 | −0.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Delaware
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | $89,610 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $72,370 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$72,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,515US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $72,370 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,430 to $116,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 41st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dover, at $89,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $72,370, or $34.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,000, so pay in Delaware is 7.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $116,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,430 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dover, at $89,610 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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