SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Hartford
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT · 4 metro areas compared
In Hartford, CT the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $85,020 a year, which is 9.0% higher than the national figure of $78,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Hartford, CT the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $85,020 a year, which is 9.0% higher than the national figure of $78,000. Half of workers earn between $75,920 and $109,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,260 and the ninetieth at $129,740.
The area has 2,220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.7 of every thousand jobs. Bridgeport leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $97,740. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 182nd of 575 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,260 | −18.9% |
| 25th | $75,920 | −2.7% |
| Median (50th) | $85,020 | +9.0% |
| 75th | $109,990 | +41.0% |
| 90th | $129,740 | +66.3% |
| Mean | $93,880 | +20.4% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $97,740 | 280 | |
| 2 | Waterbury | $95,150 | 80 | |
| 3 | Norwich | $86,200 | 40 | |
| 4 | New Haven | $86,190 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hartford run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $85,020 buys what $82,066 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$85,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,066US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $85,020 a year, 9.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,260 to $129,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $97,740.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Hartford, CT?
The median annual wage is $85,020, or $40.87 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 Hartford, CT is 9.0% higher. 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 Hartford, CT earns more than $129,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,260 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 Bridgeport, at $97,740 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,220 jobs in this occupation in Hartford, CT. 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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