SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — South Central Tennessee
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in South Central Tennessee, TN is $83,780 per year, close to the national median of $78,000 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in South Central Tennessee, TN is $83,780 per year, close to the national median of $78,000 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $69,530 and $97,470. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,600 and the ninetieth at $115,210.
Within the state, Johnson City records the highest median at $82,300. Of the 322 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 36th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,600 | −21.0% |
| 25th | $69,530 | −10.9% |
| Median (50th) | $83,780 | +7.4% |
| 75th | $97,470 | +25.0% |
| 90th | $115,210 | +47.7% |
| Mean | $84,530 | +8.4% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnson City | $82,300 | 50 | |
| 2 | Knoxville | $80,820 | 440 | |
| 3 | Memphis | $78,850 | 450 | |
| 4 | Nashville | $78,030 | 3,390 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $76,550 | 40 | |
| 6 | Kingsport | $68,250 | 60 | |
| 7 | Clarksville | $67,290 | 120 | |
| 8 | Jackson | $65,300 | 80 | |
| 9 | Chattanooga | $61,590 | 570 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Central Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $83,780 goes as far as $91,164 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$91,164US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,780 a year, 7.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,600 to $115,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Johnson City, at $82,300.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in South Central Tennessee, TN?
The median annual wage is $83,780, or $40.28 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 South Central Tennessee, TN is 7.4% 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 South Central Tennessee, TN earns more than $115,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,600 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 Johnson City, at $82,300 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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