SOC 13-1031 · California · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in California is $90,616 per year ($43.57/hr). This is 18% higher than the national median of $76,794. The middle 50% earn between $70,908 and $113,271 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $132,341.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $27.13 | $56,427 | +18.0% |
| P25 | $34.09 | $70,908 | +18.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $43.57 | $90,616 | +18.0% |
| P75 | $54.46 | $113,271 | +18.0% |
| P90 | $63.63 | $132,341 | +18.0% |
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 median (P50) annual salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in California is approximately $90,616, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 18% higher than the national median of $76,794.
Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) in California earn approximately $56,427 per year. The 25th percentile is $70,908. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $132,341.
California pays 18% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $76,794 vs $90,616 in California. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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