Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$76,790
↑ 29.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 29.5% since 2011 ($59,320 → $76,790)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $76,790
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -12%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,790 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $75,050 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $72,230 | +11.0% |
| 2021 | $65,080 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | $68,270 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $66,790 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $65,900 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | $64,900 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $63,680 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | $62,980 | +1.2% |
| 2014 | $62,220 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $61,190 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $59,960 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | $59,320 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.