SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Southwest New York
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Southwest New York, NY the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $86,260 a year, which is 10.6% higher than the national figure of $78,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Southwest New York, NY the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $86,260 a year, which is 10.6% higher than the national figure of $78,000. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $73,920 and $98,160. The lowest tenth earn under $51,630, while the highest tenth earn more than $114,300.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Kingston records the highest median at $100,430. Of the 429 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 70th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,630 | −33.8% |
| 25th | $73,920 | −5.2% |
| Median (50th) | $86,260 | +10.6% |
| 75th | $98,160 | +25.8% |
| 90th | $114,300 | +46.5% |
| Mean | $85,300 | +9.4% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston | $100,430 | 30 | |
| 2 | New York | $95,980 | 14,840 | |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel | $93,200 | 230 | |
| 4 | Glens Falls | $91,520 | 50 | |
| 5 | Binghamton | $87,320 | 300 | |
| 6 | Utica | $82,720 | 220 | |
| 7 | Rochester | $82,080 | 470 | |
| 8 | Syracuse | $82,060 | 590 | |
| 9 | Albany | $80,070 | 1,210 | |
| 10 | Buffalo | $78,810 | 2,040 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $86,260 buys what $79,944 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$86,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,944US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,260 a year, 10.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,630 to $114,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kingston, at $100,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Southwest New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $86,260, or $41.47 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 Southwest New York, NY is 10.6% 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 Southwest New York, NY earns more than $114,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,630 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 Kingston, at $100,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Southwest New York, NY. 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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