Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $75,470 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.28
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $108,170
Employed locally 80
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $58,350
    50th (median)
    $75,470
    75th
    $92,750
    90th
    $108,170

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 109% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 9% above 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Florence, SC $89,460
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $89,070
    Anchorage, AK $86,490
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $85,800
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,480

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,940
    Human Resources Specialists $66,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,320
    Project Management Specialists $87,290
    Training and Development Specialists $50,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Asheville, NC is $36.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Asheville, NC is 1.7% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,350.