How much does a claims adjuster make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $37.50 an hour or $6,500 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.50
- Average (mean)
- $80,470
- Jobs
- 324,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,850 | $23.49 | |
| 25th | $61,160 | $29.40 | |
| Median | $78,000 | $37.50 | |
| 75th | $98,030 | $47.13 | |
| 90th | $117,000 | $56.27 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $101,200 |
| New Jersey | $95,690 |
| Maryland | $95,560 |
| California | $91,790 |
| Connecticut | $88,330 |
| Alaska | $87,670 |
| New York | $87,130 |
| Rhode Island | $86,520 |
| Vermont | $83,970 |
| New Hampshire | $83,890 |
| Massachusetts | $83,740 |
| Oregon | $81,640 |
| Washington | $80,700 |
| Alabama | $79,710 |
| Hawaii | $79,080 |
| South Dakota | $78,900 |
| Michigan | $78,850 |
| Texas | $78,800 |
| Maine | $78,590 |
| Minnesota | $78,350 |
| Wisconsin | $78,160 |
| Tennessee | $78,010 |
| Colorado | $77,620 |
| Idaho | $77,340 |
| Kansas | $77,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,290 |
| Mississippi | $77,100 |
| Illinois | $77,010 |
| Florida | $76,920 |
| Wyoming | $76,400 |
| Missouri | $75,840 |
| Nebraska | $75,830 |
| South Carolina | $75,370 |
| North Carolina | $75,310 |
| Virginia | $74,240 |
| Arkansas | $73,920 |
| Kentucky | $73,840 |
| Indiana | $73,560 |
| Georgia | $73,320 |
| Iowa | $72,640 |
| Delaware | $72,370 |
| Oklahoma | $71,260 |
| Utah | $69,000 |
| Ohio | $67,990 |
| New Mexico | $67,930 |
| West Virginia | $67,290 |
| North Dakota | $65,460 |
| Louisiana | $65,220 |
| Arizona | $65,110 |
| Montana | $63,860 |
| Nevada | $62,730 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Merced, CA | $110,900 |
| Burlington, VT | $108,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $105,300 |
| Boulder, CO | $103,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,900 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $100,500 |
| Kingston, NY | $100,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $99,660 |
| Baltimore, MD | $98,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,230 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $98,060 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $97,740 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $96,970 |
| New York, NY | $95,980 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $95,730 |
In other countries
Claims Adjuster belongs to the international group "Valuers and loss assessors".
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- Cost Estimator$78,740
- Human Resources Specialist$75,940
- Farm Labor Contractor$58,460
- Labor Relations Specialist$95,420
- Logistician$82,320
- Project Management Specialist$102,300
Frequently asked questions
How much does a claims adjuster make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $37.50 ($78,000 a year).
How much does a claims adjuster make a month?
About $6,500 a month before tax, based on a median of $78,000 a year.
How much does a claims adjuster make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,850 or less a year ($23.49 an hour); the top 10% make $117,000 or more.
Which state pays claims adjusters the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $101,200 a year, followed by New Jersey ($95,690) and Maryland ($95,560).
Which city pays claims adjusters the most?
Merced, CA, with a median of $110,900 a year.
How many claims adjusters are there in the United States?
About 324,230 people work as claims adjusters.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.