How much does a claims adjuster make in Los Angeles?
$89,070a year
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $42.82 an hour or $7,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.82
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 33 of 307
- Jobs in the area
- 7,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,100Median: $89,070Highest 10%: $122,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 25th | $66,880 | $32.15 | |
| Median | $89,070 | $42.82 | |
| 75th | $103,800 | $49.89 | |
| 90th | $122,100 | $58.72 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $124,500 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $113,200 |
| Project Management Specialist | $108,300 |
| Financial Examiner | $106,000 |
| Management Analyst | $104,900 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $103,000 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $102,300 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $97,870 |
| Agent and Business Managers of Artist | $97,750 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $97,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a claims adjuster make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $42.82 ($89,070 a year).
Do claims adjusters make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $89,070 against $78,000 nationally, 14% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $91,790, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for claims adjuster pay?
33 of 307 metro areas with data.
How much does a claims adjuster make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,100 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.