SOC 131031

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims. Excludes "Fire Inspectors and Investigators" (33-2021).

National Median

$76,790

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$76,790

Entry Level (10th pct)

$47,810

Experienced (90th pct)

$112,150

Total Employed

305,020

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$47,810 - $60,100
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$60,100 - $95,990
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$95,990 - $112,150

Highest Paying Locations for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Merced, CA

$105,350

+37.2% vs national

Salinas, CA

$105,350

+37.2% vs national

Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

$100,980

+31.5% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$100,260

+30.6% vs national

Chico, CA

$98,920

+28.8% vs national

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Merced, CA	$105,350	50
Salinas, CA	$105,350	130
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$100,980	270
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$100,260	3,040
Chico, CA	$98,920	30
Vallejo, CA	$98,590	210
Barnstable Town, MA	$98,240	40
Reading, PA	$97,930	180
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$97,200	280
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$97,030	450
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$95,930	90
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$95,650	3,360
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$95,640	70
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$95,190	13,930
Lexington Park, MD	$95,020	30
Visalia, CA	$94,580	60
Sherman-Denison, TX	$94,580	30
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$94,150	140
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area	$92,750	180
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$92,750	110
Maryland	$92,660	4,990
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area	$91,890	50
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$91,890	40
North Missouri nonmetropolitan area	$91,890	30
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$91,640	30
California	$90,900	23,160
Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area	$89,990	30
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$89,730	7,470
West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area	$89,460	50
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$89,460	120
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$89,460	50
Florence, SC	$89,460	50
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$89,460	60
East Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$89,460	40
Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$89,460	80
Lake Charles, LA	$89,460	30
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$89,360	40
Manchester-Nashua, NH	$89,070	350
District of Columbia	$88,920	350
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$88,680	140
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$88,400	170
Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$88,320	110
Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area	$88,230	60
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$88,010	50
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT	$87,580	70
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area	$87,350	N/A
Spartanburg, SC	$87,050	50
Duluth, MN-WI	$87,050	80
Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$87,050	40
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area	$87,050	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators?

The national median annual salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $76,790, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigatorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigatorss is Merced, CA, with a median salary of $105,350.

How much can an experienced Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make?

Top-earning Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigatorss (90th percentile) make $112,150 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.