career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators and Cost Estimators. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Cost Estimators |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1031 | 13-1051 |
| title | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Cost Estimators |
| onet code | 13-1031.00 | 13-1051.00 |
| 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. | Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 13 | 13 |
| tot emp | 305,020 | 219,530 |
| a mean | 78,770 | 83,160 |
| a median | 76,790 | 77,070 |
| a pct10 | 47,810 | 46,330 |
| a pct25 | 60,100 | 59,830 |
| a pct75 | 95,990 | 99,630 |
| a pct90 | 112,150 | 128,640 |
| h mean | 37 | 39 |
| h median | 36 | 37 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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