Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $77,240 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.13
10th percentile $47,660
90th percentile $106,500
Employed locally 270
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,660
    25th
    $62,680
    50th (median)
    $77,240
    75th
    $96,430
    90th
    $106,500

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 114% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 14% 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
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Merced, CA $105,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Chico, CA $98,920
    Vallejo, CA $98,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $97,200

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Bakersfield, CA is $37.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,660 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,680.