How much does a claims adjuster make in North Carolina?
$75,310a year
Median yearly pay for claims adjusters in North Carolina. That is $36.21 an hour or $6,276 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.21
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,200Median: $75,310Highest 10%: $108,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 25th | $57,990 | $27.88 | |
| Median | $75,310 | $36.21 | |
| 75th | $95,100 | $45.72 | |
| 90th | $108,600 | $52.23 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $84,930 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $79,770 |
| Charlotte, NC | $78,680 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $77,160 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $75,310 |
| Greensboro, NC | $74,630 |
| Asheville, NC | $73,920 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $68,290 |
| Burlington, NC | $67,290 |
| Raleigh, NC | $63,810 |
| Wilmington, NC | $63,470 |
| Hickory, NC | $57,780 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $51,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for claims adjusters.
| 31. Missouri | $75,840 |
| 32. Nebraska | $75,830 |
| 33. South Carolina | $75,370 |
| 34. North Carolina | $75,310 |
| 35. Virginia | $74,240 |
| 36. Arkansas | $73,920 |
| 37. Kentucky | $73,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a claims adjuster make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $36.21 ($75,310 a year).
Do claims adjusters make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $75,310 against $78,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for claims adjuster pay?
North Carolina ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays claims adjusters the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $84,930 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.