Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $86,490 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.58
10th percentile $58,880
90th percentile $117,870
Employed locally 160
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,880
    25th
    $75,840
    50th (median)
    $86,490
    75th
    $101,070
    90th
    $117,870

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 90% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 10% below the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Merced, 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Lake Charles, LA $89,460
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $84,480
    Yakima, WA $79,990
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $77,240
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,990

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $81,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $90,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,040
    Human Resources Specialists $72,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $78,710
    Compliance Officers $84,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Anchorage, AK is $41.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Anchorage, AK is 12.6% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,880 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,840.