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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is a notable career in the 13 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 13-1031 |
| title | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators |
| onet code | 13-1031.00 |
| description | Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 13 |
| tot emp | 305,020 |
| a mean | 78,770 |
| a median | 76,790 |
| a pct10 | 47,810 |
| a pct25 | 60,100 |
| a pct75 | 95,990 |
| a pct90 | 112,150 |
| h mean | 37 |
| h median | 36 |
The day-to-day work of a claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators typically centers on examine claims forms and other records to determine insurance coverage. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Critical Thinking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.69 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (55.8%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 60% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in Maryland at $92,660 and lowest in North Dakota at $59,950 — a 1.5× spread. The top five states (Maryland, California, District of Columbia, Alaska, New Jersey) average $88,986. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $92,660 | $91,080 | $55,910 | $127,030 | 4,990 |
| California | $90,900 | $92,060 | $60,240 | $124,630 | 23,160 |
| District of Columbia | $88,920 | $92,830 | $56,210 | $133,890 | 350 |
| Alaska | $86,490 | $89,220 | $56,390 | $117,870 | 180 |
| New Jersey | $85,960 | $90,390 | $59,210 | $127,590 | 9,630 |
| Connecticut | $84,470 | $93,640 | $60,090 | $133,790 | 3,480 |
| Massachusetts | $84,340 | $88,090 | $55,370 | $121,140 | 4,550 |
| Rhode Island | $83,480 | $87,280 | $56,000 | $127,690 | 1,290 |
| New York | $82,140 | $88,020 | $53,490 | $125,990 | 16,780 |
| New Hampshire | $81,500 | $82,250 | $53,050 | $114,610 | 1,030 |
| Texas | $80,220 | $81,100 | $47,300 | $116,500 | 25,930 |
| Washington | $80,100 | $83,810 | $49,520 | $123,210 | 6,090 |
| Alabama | $80,060 | $76,630 | $46,980 | $103,720 | 4,430 |
| Hawaii | $79,370 | $80,210 | $51,320 | $105,770 | 960 |
| Oregon | $79,350 | $82,070 | $50,830 | $112,240 | 2,710 |
| Delaware | $79,220 | $82,380 | $53,030 | $120,240 | 760 |
| Wyoming | $78,900 | $76,990 | $45,450 | $126,840 | 210 |
| Vermont | $78,140 | $78,930 | $57,920 | $108,960 | 390 |
| Maine | $78,080 | $78,180 | $56,740 | $103,180 | 1,630 |
| Minnesota | $78,060 | $80,330 | $53,640 | $112,550 | 4,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $77,750 | $80,690 | $46,690 | $121,200 | 12,670 |
| Michigan | $77,380 | $77,280 | $48,290 | $105,890 | 6,540 |
| Virginia | $77,000 | $80,890 | $50,630 | $111,900 | 6,820 |
| Kansas | $76,660 | $78,530 | $47,120 | $119,150 | 3,860 |
| Wisconsin | $76,660 | $75,670 | $49,260 | $101,460 | 7,250 |
| Missouri | $76,220 | $76,040 | $47,590 | $106,850 | 6,220 |
| Mississippi | $75,180 | $75,060 | $46,950 | $104,330 | 1,540 |
| Colorado | $75,120 | $81,360 | $58,720 | $112,780 | 6,530 |
| Arkansas | $75,030 | $73,920 | $46,080 | $104,330 | 2,600 |
| Tennessee | $74,960 | $76,260 | $48,420 | $106,510 | 5,930 |
| South Carolina | $74,940 | $75,290 | $46,330 | $104,330 | 3,220 |
| North Carolina | $74,830 | $75,220 | $48,890 | $104,330 | 8,410 |
| Illinois | $74,410 | $76,930 | $48,120 | $112,320 | 11,750 |
| South Dakota | $73,810 | $78,610 | $56,270 | $103,400 | 1,070 |
| Kentucky | $71,770 | $73,900 | $48,650 | $105,900 | 3,800 |
| Georgia | $71,750 | $76,510 | $49,650 | $110,040 | 14,580 |
| Louisiana | $69,370 | $71,200 | $44,070 | $101,320 | 2,700 |
| Iowa | $68,740 | $71,750 | $48,670 | $98,780 | 4,290 |
| Idaho | $68,300 | $72,160 | $37,710 | $104,330 | 1,260 |
| Nebraska | $68,020 | $74,010 | $48,330 | $104,260 | 3,150 |
| Oklahoma | $67,950 | $70,330 | $39,560 | $99,210 | 4,690 |
| Florida | $66,860 | $74,190 | $46,390 | $103,770 | 28,450 |
| Utah | $66,240 | $71,880 | $48,150 | $102,590 | 2,090 |
| New Mexico | $66,120 | $69,570 | $38,420 | $102,110 | 1,300 |
| West Virginia | $66,020 | $72,700 | $47,780 | $107,050 | 1,410 |
| Indiana | $64,540 | $71,810 | $47,200 | $101,310 | 2,970 |
| Nevada | $63,290 | $70,820 | $46,130 | $98,030 | 2,720 |
| Arizona | $63,240 | $69,310 | $47,490 | $99,380 | 14,840 |
| Montana | $63,240 | $68,900 | $41,020 | $100,830 | 1,140 |
| Ohio | $60,250 | $65,300 | $37,310 | $100,120 | 17,210 |
| North Dakota | $59,950 | $66,010 | $47,340 | $94,590 | 650 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Accident Investigator or Adjuster frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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