SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Great Falls
Great Falls, MT · 4 metro areas compared
At $48,330, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators, 38.0% beneath the national figure of $78,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $48,330, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators, 38.0% beneath the national figure of $78,000. Pay ranges from under $40,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $88,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,250 to $60,620.
Employment stands at 190, or 5.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Helena records the highest median at $81,080. Of the 212 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 121st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,250 | −48.4% |
| 25th | $40,250 | −48.4% |
| Median (50th) | $48,330 | −38.0% |
| 75th | $60,620 | −22.3% |
| 90th | $88,610 | +13.6% |
| Mean | $57,200 | −26.7% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Great Falls run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $48,330 goes as far as $51,089 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$51,089US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,330 a year, 38.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,250 to $88,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Helena, at $81,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Great Falls, MT?
The median annual wage is $48,330, or $23.24 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 Great Falls, MT is 38.0% 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 Great Falls, MT earns more than $88,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,250 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 Helena, at $81,080 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Great Falls, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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