Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $58,720 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.23
10th percentile $51,340
90th percentile $93,170
Employed locally 160
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,340
    25th
    $52,440
    50th (median)
    $58,720
    75th
    $74,960
    90th
    $93,170

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 70% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 30% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Maryland $92,660
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,580
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $84,610
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $84,480
    Rhode Island $83,480

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $73,430
    Human Resources Specialists $76,210
    Project Management Specialists $84,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,140
    Loan Officers $82,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Bismarck, ND is $28.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Bismarck, ND is 23.5% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $51,340 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,440.