Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary by State
Also called: Claims Adjusters and Investigators
The national median pay for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is $78,000 a year. By state, it ranges from $62,730 in Nevada to $101,150 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,850
- 25th percentile
- $61,160
- Median
- $78,000
- 75th percentile
- $98,030
- Top 10%
- $117,040
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 324,230 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $101,150 | +30% | $70,240 | $144,680 | 360 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $95,690 | +23% | $61,780 | $129,720 | 9,650 |
| 3 | Maryland | $95,560 | +23% | $53,190 | $135,040 | Not published |
| 4 | California | $91,790 | +18% | $60,020 | $124,990 | 24,290 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $88,330 | +13% | $63,090 | $129,740 | 3,190 |
| 6 | Alaska | $87,670 | +12% | $62,200 | $132,200 | 220 |
| 7 | New York | $87,130 | +12% | $51,560 | $130,370 | 17,330 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $86,520 | +11% | $60,290 | $130,480 | 1,150 |
| 9 | Vermont | $83,970 | +8% | $62,360 | $118,500 | 280 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $83,890 | +8% | $59,580 | $120,430 | 880 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $83,740 | +7% | $58,650 | $123,260 | 5,070 |
| 12 | Oregon | $81,640 | +5% | $56,320 | $117,380 | 2,950 |
| 13 | Washington | $80,700 | +3% | $50,080 | $122,840 | 6,180 |
| 14 | Alabama | $79,710 | +2% | $49,190 | $106,370 | 4,040 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $79,080 | +1% | $51,830 | $106,690 | 900 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $78,900 | +1% | $58,160 | $104,190 | 1,030 |
| 17 | Michigan | $78,850 | +1% | $48,210 | $109,000 | 6,640 |
| 18 | Texas | $78,800 | +1% | $46,560 | $116,610 | 29,220 |
| 19 | Maine | $78,590 | +1% | $60,180 | $104,490 | 1,650 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $78,350 | 0% | $58,110 | $106,270 | 5,530 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $78,160 | 0% | $50,570 | $103,620 | 8,760 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $78,010 | 0% | $47,310 | $108,890 | 6,390 |
| 23 | Colorado | $77,620 | 0% | $59,550 | $123,360 | 5,680 |
| 24 | Idaho | $77,340 | −1% | $49,940 | $117,100 | 1,320 |
| 25 | Kansas | $77,290 | −1% | $48,980 | $112,710 | 4,570 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $77,290 | −1% | $46,360 | $119,980 | 13,270 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $77,100 | −1% | $48,680 | $100,850 | Not published |
| 28 | Illinois | $77,010 | −1% | $48,620 | $118,810 | 14,210 |
| 29 | Florida | $76,920 | −1% | $47,030 | $105,150 | 28,100 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $76,400 | −2% | $48,790 | $126,440 | 180 |
| 31 | Missouri | $75,840 | −3% | $48,900 | $111,070 | 6,200 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $75,830 | −3% | $50,170 | $102,250 | 3,160 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $75,370 | −3% | $46,640 | $104,050 | 4,130 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $75,310 | −3% | $48,200 | $108,630 | 9,880 |
| 35 | Virginia | $74,240 | −5% | $49,140 | $109,970 | 7,860 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $73,920 | −5% | $46,490 | $103,420 | 2,660 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $73,840 | −5% | $52,600 | $100,400 | 3,670 |
| 38 | Indiana | $73,560 | −6% | $48,660 | $101,270 | 4,340 |
| 39 | Georgia | $73,320 | −6% | $51,000 | $103,080 | Not published |
| 40 | Iowa | $72,640 | −7% | $50,360 | $102,900 | 3,930 |
| 41 | Delaware | $72,370 | −7% | $51,430 | $116,710 | Not published |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $71,260 | −9% | $47,440 | $100,240 | 4,140 |
| 43 | Utah | $69,000 | −12% | $46,120 | $100,970 | 2,440 |
| 44 | Ohio | $67,990 | −13% | $47,950 | $104,870 | 13,650 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $67,930 | −13% | $40,620 | $101,520 | 1,280 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $67,290 | −14% | $45,650 | $106,330 | 1,340 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $65,460 | −16% | $47,960 | $97,470 | 750 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $65,220 | −16% | $42,160 | $102,240 | 3,340 |
| 49 | Arizona | $65,110 | −17% | $47,990 | $100,590 | 13,830 |
| 50 | Montana | $63,860 | −18% | $46,080 | $101,390 | 1,230 |
| 51 | Nevada | $62,730 | −20% | $43,800 | $98,920 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary questions
Which state pays claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $101,150 a year (+30% vs. the national median of $78,000). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators the least?
Nevada, with a median of $62,730 a year (−20% vs. national).
Where do most claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 29,220, with a median of $78,800.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.