SOC 13-1031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $76,794 per year ($36.92/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $60,091 and $95,992 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $112,154 per year. There are approximately 305,020 claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $22.99 | $47,819 |
| P25 | $28.89 | $60,091 |
| P50MEDIAN | $36.92 | $76,794 |
| P75 | $46.15 | $95,992 |
| P90 | $53.92 | $112,154 |
Financial activities openings fell 28K but hiring actually rose 40K, bucking the broader downtrend. Quit rates at 1.2% signal deep employee retention. One of the most employer-favorable sectors.
The national median salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $76,794 per year ($36.92/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $60,091 and $95,992 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $112,154 per year ($53.92/hr). The 75th percentile is $95,992 per year.
Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn approximately $47,819 per year ($22.99/hr). The 25th percentile is $60,091 per year.
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