Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $65,570 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.52
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $99,590
Employed locally 900
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $47,860
    50th (median)
    $65,570
    75th
    $85,560
    90th
    $99,590

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 96% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 4% 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
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,890

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,080
    Accountants and Auditors $79,260
    Project Management Specialists $103,090
    Human Resources Specialists $69,590
    Management Analysts $89,680
    Training and Development Specialists $63,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Albuquerque, NM is $31.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 14.6% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,860.