Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $75,400 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.25
10th percentile $47,270
90th percentile $105,260
Employed locally 1,420
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,270
    25th
    $59,620
    50th (median)
    $75,400
    75th
    $89,770
    90th
    $105,260

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 88% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Merced, CA $105,350
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $100,980
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Chico, CA $98,920

    Nearby metros — Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,190
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $83,240
    Binghamton, NY $82,220
    Glens Falls, NY $81,220

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Management Analysts $81,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,370
    Human Resources Specialists $75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Albany, NY is $36.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.33 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salaries?

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Albany, NY is 1.8% below the national median of $76,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Albany?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,270 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,620.