Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $61,990 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.80
10th percentile $44,670
90th percentile $113,590
Employed locally 100
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,670
    25th
    $44,670
    50th (median)
    $61,990
    75th
    $93,750
    90th
    $113,590

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 77% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 23% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,190
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $89,990
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $89,360
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $88,010
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,060

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Compliance Officers $101,870
    Project Management Specialists $102,350
    Human Resources Specialists $75,860
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Bellingham, WA is $29.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Bellingham, WA is 19.3% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $44,670 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,670.