Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Occupation
$76,790
National Median Salary
$36.92
Median Hourly Wage
305,020
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+23.4%
10 Year Change
$62,220
2014 Median
$76,790
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | $135,600 | 320 |
| Repair and Maintenance | $135,600 | 320 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | $121,690 | 40 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $101,640 | 100 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $101,280 | — |
Top Paying States for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $92,660 | 4,990 |
| California | $90,900 | 23,160 |
| District of Columbia | $88,920 | 350 |
| Alaska | $86,490 | 180 |
| New Jersey | $85,960 | 9,630 |
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Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Repair and Maintenance
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
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