How much does a claims adjuster make in California?
$91,790a year
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters in California. That is $44.13 an hour or $7,649 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.13
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,020Median: $91,790Highest 10%: $125,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| 25th | $72,280 | $34.75 | |
| Median | $91,790 | $44.13 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.15 | |
| 90th | $125,000 | $60.09 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Merced, CA | $110,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $105,300 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,900 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $99,660 |
| San Jose, CA | $98,230 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $96,970 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $95,730 |
| Stockton, CA | $95,490 |
| Vallejo, CA | $92,410 |
| Riverside, CA | $91,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $89,070 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $89,070 |
| Fresno, CA | $87,910 |
| Sacramento, CA | $87,910 |
| San Diego, CA | $84,550 |
| Modesto, CA | $82,140 |
| Visalia, CA | $81,720 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,160 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $78,840 |
| Redding, CA | $77,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for claims adjusters.
| 1. District of Columbia | $101,200 |
| 2. New Jersey | $95,690 |
| 3. Maryland | $95,560 |
| 4. California | $91,790 |
| 5. Connecticut | $88,330 |
| 6. Alaska | $87,670 |
| 7. New York | $87,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a claims adjuster make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $44.13 ($91,790 a year).
Do claims adjusters make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $91,790 against $78,000 nationally, 18% more.
Where does California rank for claims adjuster pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays claims adjusters the most?
Merced, CA, with a median of $110,900 a year.
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.