Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in California
Also called: Claims Adjusters and Investigators
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in California earn a median of $91,790 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $91,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($78,000)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,290
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,020; the top 10% earn over $124,990. Nationally the range is $48,850 to $117,040.
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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in California
How much do claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators make in California?
The median is $91,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,020 and the top 10% earn over $124,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+18% vs. the national median of $78,000). Living costs are not included.