SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Maryland
Maryland · 4 metro areas compared
In Maryland the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $95,560 a year, which is 22.5% higher than the national figure of $78,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Maryland the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $95,560 a year, which is 22.5% higher than the national figure of $78,000. Half of workers earn between $72,240 and $114,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,190 and the ninetieth at $135,040.
Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 3rd by median wage. Baltimore leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $98,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 189th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,190 | −31.8% |
| 25th | $72,240 | −7.4% |
| Median (50th) | $95,560 | +22.5% |
| 75th | $114,920 | +47.3% |
| 90th | $135,040 | +73.1% |
| Mean | $94,280 | +20.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $98,700 | 4,280 | |
| 2 | Lexington Park | $98,060 | 40 | |
| 3 | Salisbury | $86,900 | 40 | |
| 4 | Hagerstown | $83,220 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $95,560 buys what $91,010 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$95,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,010US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,560 a year, 22.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,190 to $135,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $98,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $95,560, or $45.94 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 Maryland is 22.5% 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 Maryland earns more than $135,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,190 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 Baltimore, at $98,700 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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