SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR · 4 metro areas compared
At $81,330, median pay for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Hot Springs, AR tracks the national median of $78,000 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $81,330, median pay for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Hot Springs, AR tracks the national median of $78,000 closely. Pay ranges from under $56,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $114,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,660 to $93,640.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jonesboro records the highest median at $81,330. Of the 182 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 22nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,580 | −27.5% |
| 25th | $64,660 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $81,330 | +4.3% |
| 75th | $93,640 | +20.1% |
| 90th | $114,150 | +46.3% |
| Mean | $82,100 | +5.3% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonesboro | $81,330 | 70 | |
| 2 | Fayetteville | $78,950 | 520 | |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $77,760 | 100 | |
| 4 | Little Rock | $67,290 | 1,090 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hot Springs run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $81,330 goes as far as $93,590 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$93,590US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,330 a year, 4.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,580 to $114,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jonesboro, at $81,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Hot Springs, AR?
The median annual wage is $81,330, or $39.10 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 Hot Springs, AR is 4.3% 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 Hot Springs, AR earns more than $114,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,580 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 Jonesboro, at $81,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Hot Springs, AR. 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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