Claims Adjusters, Appraisers, Examiners, and Investigators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigatorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $80,420 ≈ $39/hr
National median salary $78,020
Total employment 335,790 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators make in the U.S.?
The median claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators salary in the United States is $78,020 per year (mean $80,420), and about 80% earn between $48,980 and $116,090.
How much do claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators make per hour?
Roughly $39 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $80,420 and 2,080 work hours per year.