Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in the United States was $78,000 ($37.50 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,850 | $23.48 |
| 25th | $61,160 | $29.40 |
| Median | $78,000 | $37.50 |
| 75th | $98,030 | $47.13 |
| 90th | $117,040 | $56.27 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 13-1031
- Total U.S. employment: 324,230
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $48,850, median pay is $78,000, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $117,040.
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $79,710 | $38.32 | +2.2% | 4,040 |
| Alaska | $87,670 | $42.15 | +12.4% | 220 |
| Arizona | $65,110 | $31.30 | -16.5% | 13,830 |
| Arkansas | $73,920 | $35.54 | -5.2% | 2,660 |
| California | $91,790 | $44.13 | +17.7% | 24,290 |
| Colorado | $77,620 | $37.32 | -0.5% | 5,680 |
| Connecticut | $88,330 | $42.47 | +13.2% | 3,190 |
| Delaware | $72,370 | $34.79 | -7.2% | 0 |
| District of Columbia | $101,150 | $48.63 | +29.7% | 360 |
| Florida | $76,920 | $36.98 | -1.4% | 28,100 |
| Georgia | $73,320 | $35.25 | -6.0% | 0 |
| Hawaii | $79,080 | $38.02 | +1.4% | 900 |
| Idaho | $77,340 | $37.19 | -0.8% | 1,320 |
| Illinois | $77,010 | $37.02 | -1.3% | 14,210 |
| Indiana | $73,560 | $35.36 | -5.7% | 4,340 |
| Iowa | $72,640 | $34.92 | -6.9% | 3,930 |
| Kansas | $77,290 | $37.16 | -0.9% | 4,570 |
| Kentucky | $73,840 | $35.50 | -5.3% | 3,670 |
| Louisiana | $65,220 | $31.36 | -16.4% | 3,340 |
| Maine | $78,590 | $37.79 | +0.8% | 1,650 |
| Maryland | $95,560 | $45.94 | +22.5% | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $83,740 | $40.26 | +7.4% | 5,070 |
| Michigan | $78,850 | $37.91 | +1.1% | 6,640 |
| Minnesota | $78,350 | $37.67 | +0.4% | 5,530 |
| Mississippi | $77,100 | $37.07 | -1.2% | 0 |
| Missouri | $75,840 | $36.46 | -2.8% | 6,200 |
| Montana | $63,860 | $30.70 | -18.1% | 1,230 |
| Nebraska | $75,830 | $36.46 | -2.8% | 3,160 |
| Nevada | $62,730 | $30.16 | -19.6% | 0 |
| New Hampshire | $83,890 | $40.33 | +7.6% | 880 |
| New Jersey | $95,690 | $46.01 | +22.7% | 9,650 |
| New Mexico | $67,930 | $32.66 | -12.9% | 1,280 |
| New York | $87,130 | $41.89 | +11.7% | 17,330 |
| North Carolina | $75,310 | $36.21 | -3.4% | 9,880 |
| North Dakota | $65,460 | $31.47 | -16.1% | 750 |
| Ohio | $67,990 | $32.69 | -12.8% | 13,650 |
| Oklahoma | $71,260 | $34.26 | -8.6% | 4,140 |
| Oregon | $81,640 | $39.25 | +4.7% | 2,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,290 | $37.16 | -0.9% | 13,270 |
| Rhode Island | $86,520 | $41.60 | +10.9% | 1,150 |
| South Carolina | $75,370 | $36.24 | -3.4% | 4,130 |
| South Dakota | $78,900 | $37.93 | +1.2% | 1,030 |
| Tennessee | $78,010 | $37.50 | +0.0% | 6,390 |
| Texas | $78,800 | $37.89 | +1.0% | 29,220 |
| Utah | $69,000 | $33.18 | -11.5% | 2,440 |
| Vermont | $83,970 | $40.37 | +7.7% | 280 |
| Virginia | $74,240 | $35.69 | -4.8% | 7,860 |
| Washington | $80,700 | $38.80 | +3.5% | 6,180 |
| West Virginia | $67,290 | $32.35 | -13.7% | 1,340 |
| Wisconsin | $78,160 | $37.58 | +0.2% | 8,760 |
| Wyoming | $76,400 | $36.73 | -2.1% | 180 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators?
The median annual wage for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is $78,000 ($37.50 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 324,230 claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $37.50. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.