How much does a claims adjuster make in Columbus?
$64,180a year
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $30.86 an hour or $5,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.86
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among cities
- 260 of 307
- Jobs in the area
- 3,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,320Median: $64,180Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,320 | $21.79 | |
| 25th | $49,250 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $64,180 | $30.86 | |
| 75th | $84,860 | $40.80 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.76 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters.
| Cincinnati, OH | $77,640 |
| Youngstown, OH | $77,190 |
| Huntington, WV | $76,400 |
| Toledo, OH | $73,920 |
| Akron, OH | $73,150 |
| Wheeling, WV | $63,880 |
| Cleveland, OH | $63,620 |
| Dayton, OH | $61,440 |
| Canton, OH | $60,690 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $100,400 |
| Project Management Specialist | $98,660 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $97,920 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $96,100 |
| Budget Analyst | $93,780 |
| Management Analyst | $90,010 |
| Financial Specialist | $83,160 |
| Loan Officer | $82,160 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $82,030 |
| Accountant and Auditor | $81,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a claims adjuster make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $30.86 ($64,180 a year).
Do claims adjusters make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $64,180 against $78,000 nationally, 18% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $67,990, so Columbus pays 6% less.
Where does Columbus rank for claims adjuster pay?
260 of 307 metro areas with data.
How much does a claims adjuster make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,500 or more.
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.