Claims Adjuster Salary
Claims adjusters investigate insurance claims, determine coverage, and authorize payments for property, casualty, and health claims.
Claims Adjuster Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level claims adjusters earn around $44,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $74,000. Senior-level claims adjusters can earn $110,000 or more.
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The salary range for claims adjusters varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $42,000, while the top 10% earn $115,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $72,040 |
| 75th Percentile | $92,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $115,000 |
Claims Adjuster Salary by State
Claims Adjuster salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $122,468, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $59,793.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $122,468 | Details → |
| #2 Massachusetts | $102,297 | Details → |
| #3 California | $99,415 | Details → |
| #4 New York | $96,534 | Details → |
| #5 Alaska | $89,330 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $88,609 | Details → |
| #7 Connecticut | $86,448 | Details → |
| #8 Maryland | $82,846 | Details → |
| #9 Washington | $82,846 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $79,244 | Details → |
| #11 Virginia | $78,524 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $77,083 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $77,083 | Details → |
| #14 Delaware | $76,362 | Details → |
| #15 Colorado | $75,642 | Details → |
| #16 Illinois | $72,760 | Details → |
| #17 Vermont | $72,760 | Details → |
| #18 Pennsylvania | $72,040 | Details → |
| #19 Minnesota | $71,320 | Details → |
| #20 Florida | $70,599 | Details → |
| #21 Maine | $70,599 | Details → |
| #22 Arizona | $69,879 | Details → |
| #23 Nevada | $69,879 | Details → |
| #24 Utah | $69,879 | Details → |
| #25 Georgia | $68,438 | Details → |
| #26 Montana | $68,438 | Details → |
| #27 North Carolina | $68,438 | Details → |
| #28 Idaho | $67,718 | Details → |
| #29 New Mexico | $66,997 | Details → |
| #30 Nebraska | $66,277 | Details → |
| #31 Texas | $66,277 | Details → |
| #32 Wisconsin | $66,277 | Details → |
| #33 Wyoming | $66,277 | Details → |
| #34 Louisiana | $65,556 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $64,836 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $64,836 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $64,836 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $64,836 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $64,116 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $64,116 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $64,116 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $63,395 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $63,395 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $62,675 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $62,675 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $62,675 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $61,954 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $60,514 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $60,514 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $59,793 | Details → |
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Get Negotiation Scripts — $197 →Key Responsibilities
- ● Investigate insurance claims
- ● Interview claimants and witnesses
- ● Review police reports and medical records
- ● Determine claim coverage and value
- ● Negotiate settlements
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Decline — projected -3% growth over the next decade
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