Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators

Occupation

$76,790
National Median Salary
$36.92
Median Hourly Wage
312,810
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$47,860
$60,220
$76,790
$95,860
$111,360

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+23.3%
10 Year Change
$62,300
2014 Median
$76,790
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators

Industry Annual Median Employment
Building Equipment Contractors $121,690 40
Natural Gas Distribution $101,640 100
Oil and Gas Extraction $101,280 —
Rail Transportation $97,040 50
Postal Service (Federal Government) $91,070 50

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Detailed Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $76,790
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage $76,650

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Building Equipment Contractors Natural Gas Distribution Oil and Gas Extraction Rail Transportation Postal Service (Federal Government) Utilities Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Specialty Trade Contractors Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals Automotive Repair and Maintenance