How much does a claims adjuster make in Milwaukee?
$79,770a year
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $38.35 an hour or $6,648 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.35
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 108 of 307
- Jobs in the area
- 2,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,890Median: $79,770Highest 10%: $104,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,890 | $24.47 | |
| 25th | $63,750 | $30.65 | |
| Median | $79,770 | $38.35 | |
| 75th | $95,760 | $46.04 | |
| 90th | $104,600 | $50.27 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters.
| Madison, WI | $81,200 |
| Wausau, WI | $80,430 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $78,460 |
| Appleton, WI | $78,450 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,800 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,610 |
| Janesville, WI | $74,650 |
| La Crosse, WI | $64,730 |
| Green Bay, WI | $61,860 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Personal Financial Advisor | $125,800 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $106,600 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $105,300 |
| Management Analyst | $102,900 |
| Financial Risk Specialist | $100,900 |
| Project Management Specialist | $100,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $96,700 |
| Financial Examiner | $90,770 |
| Loan Officer | $83,660 |
| Budget Analyst | $82,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a claims adjuster make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $38.35 ($79,770 a year).
Do claims adjusters make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $79,770 against $78,000 nationally, 2% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $78,160, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for claims adjuster pay?
108 of 307 metro areas with data.
How much does a claims adjuster make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,600 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.