How Much Does an Insurance Claims Adjuster Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$78,000
Insurance claims adjusters in the U.S. earn a median of $78,000 a year, or $37.50 an hour. Half of insurance claims adjusters earn more than $78,000 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $117,040.
Pay percentiles for insurance claims adjusters
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.48 | $48,850 |
| 25th | $29.40 | $61,160 |
| 50th (median) | $37.50 | $78,000 |
| 75th | $47.13 | $98,030 |
| 90th | $56.27 | $117,040 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (SOC 13-1031). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for insurance claims adjusters
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $101,150 | $48.63 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $95,690 | $46.01 | +23% |
| Maryland | $95,560 | $45.94 | +23% |
| California | $91,790 | $44.13 | +18% |
| Connecticut | $88,330 | $42.47 | +13% |
| Alaska | $87,670 | $42.15 | +12% |
| New York | $87,130 | $41.89 | +12% |
| Rhode Island | $86,520 | $41.60 | +11% |
| Vermont | $83,970 | $40.37 | +8% |
| New Hampshire | $83,890 | $40.33 | +8% |
| United States | $78,000 | $37.50 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many insurance claims adjusters are there?
BLS counts about 324,230 insurance claims adjusters employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators”. The most jobs are in Texas (29,220), Florida (28,100) and California (24,290).
The mean (average) annual wage is $80,470, higher than the median of $78,000.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,500
- Biweekly
- $3,000
- Weekly
- $1,500
- Daily (8 hours)
- $300
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do insurance claims adjusters make an hour?
The median hourly wage for insurance claims adjusters is $37.50. The middle 50% earn between $29.40 and $47.13 an hour.
Which state pays insurance claims adjusters the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for insurance claims adjusters at $101,150, +30% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for insurance claims adjusters?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of insurance claims adjusters earn less than $48,850 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.