Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in New Mexico

Ranked #47 of 51 · NM

11.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,890 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $67,930
Employment 1,280

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $40,620P25 $48,830 Median $67,930P75 $91,170P90 $101,520

About 80% of claims adjusters, examiners, and investigatorss in New Mexico earn between $40,620 and $101,520. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New Mexico
$70,890
U.S. average
$80,470

The mean claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators salary in New Mexico is $70,890, about 11.9% below the U.S. average ($80,470). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New Mexico

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $91,780 $87,920 50
Santa Fe, NM $89,010 $88,350 50
Las Cruces, NM $82,250 $79,560 70
Albuquerque, NM $62,990 $67,700 950

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators make in New Mexico?

The median claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators salary in New Mexico is $67,930 per year (mean $70,890), and about 80% earn between $40,620 and $101,520.

How much do claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators make per hour in New Mexico?

Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $70,890 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New Mexico a high-paying state for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators?

New Mexico ranks #47 of 51 states for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators pay. Its mean salary of $70,890 is about 11.9% below the U.S. average of $80,470.

Which metro areas in New Mexico pay claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators are Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($91,780), Santa Fe, NM ($89,010), Las Cruces, NM ($82,250), by median annual wage.

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