SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Peoria
Peoria, IL · 6 metro areas compared
At $77,740, median pay for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Peoria, IL tracks the national median of $78,000 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $77,740, median pay for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Peoria, IL tracks the national median of $78,000 closely. Pay ranges from under $57,960 at the tenth percentile to more than $123,840 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $67,790 to $98,480.
Employment stands at 300, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $78,640. Of the 377 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 100th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,960 | −25.7% |
| 25th | $67,790 | −13.1% |
| Median (50th) | $77,740 | −0.3% |
| 75th | $98,480 | +26.3% |
| 90th | $123,840 | +58.8% |
| Mean | $85,350 | +9.4% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $78,640 | 9,080 | |
| 2 | Decatur | $75,660 | 60 | |
| 3 | Rockford | $74,660 | 160 | |
| 4 | Champaign | $74,590 | 40 | |
| 5 | Bloomington | $70,400 | — | |
| 6 | Springfield | $65,000 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Peoria sit close to the national average, so $77,740 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$77,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$77,740US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,740 a year, 0.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,960 to $123,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $78,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Peoria, IL?
The median annual wage is $77,740, or $37.38 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 Peoria, IL is 0.3% 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 Peoria, IL earns more than $123,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,960 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 Chicago, at $78,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 jobs in this occupation in Peoria, IL. 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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