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Claims Adjuster Salary by State (2026)

Claims Adjusters (Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators) hold 290,870 jobs across the US. Typical pay is $78,506 per year, but the median ranges from $62,730 in Nevada to $101,150 in District of Columbia. Pick your state for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.

Median Claims Adjuster salary in every state

StateMedian salaryJobs
District of Columbia $101,150 360
New Jersey $95,690 9,650
Maryland $95,560 0
California $91,790 24,290
Connecticut $88,330 3,190
Alaska $87,670 220
New York $87,130 17,330
Rhode Island $86,520 1,150
Vermont $83,970 280
New Hampshire $83,890 880
Massachusetts $83,740 5,070
Oregon $81,640 2,950
Washington $80,700 6,180
Alabama $79,710 4,040
Hawaii $79,080 900
South Dakota $78,900 1,030
Michigan $78,850 6,640
Texas $78,800 29,220
Maine $78,590 1,650
Minnesota $78,350 5,530
Wisconsin $78,160 8,760
Tennessee $78,010 6,390
Colorado $77,620 5,680
Idaho $77,340 1,320
Kansas $77,290 4,570
Pennsylvania $77,290 13,270
Mississippi $77,100 0
Illinois $77,010 14,210
Florida $76,920 28,100
Wyoming $76,400 180
Missouri $75,840 6,200
Nebraska $75,830 3,160
South Carolina $75,370 4,130
North Carolina $75,310 9,880
Virginia $74,240 7,860
Arkansas $73,920 2,660
Kentucky $73,840 3,670
Indiana $73,560 4,340
Georgia $73,320 0
Iowa $72,640 3,930
Delaware $72,370 0
Oklahoma $71,260 4,140
Utah $69,000 2,440
Ohio $67,990 13,650
New Mexico $67,930 1,280
West Virginia $67,290 1,340
North Dakota $65,460 750
Louisiana $65,220 3,340
Arizona $65,110 13,830
Montana $63,860 1,230
Nevada $62,730 0

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Claims Adjuster salary in the US?
The typical (employment-weighted median) Claims Adjuster salary in the US is about $78,506 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 290,870 jobs nationwide.
Which state pays Claims Adjusters the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median Claims Adjuster salary at $101,150 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
Which state pays Claims Adjusters the least?
Nevada has the lowest median at $62,730 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.

Sources and methodology

All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators, code 13-1031). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.