Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $80,810 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.85
10th percentile $57,050
90th percentile $125,670
Employed locally 60
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,050
    25th
    $66,290
    50th (median)
    $80,810
    75th
    $106,240
    90th
    $125,670

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 79% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 21% 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
    Chico, CA $98,920
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $95,650
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $91,640
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $89,460
    District of Columbia $88,920

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $95,470
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,570
    Project Management Specialists $125,960
    Accountants and Auditors $94,450
    Human Resources Specialists $85,200
    Management Analysts $106,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Boulder, CO is $38.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Boulder, CO is 5.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $57,050 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,290.