Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $60,460 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.07
10th percentile $47,060
90th percentile $95,840
Employed locally 330
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,060
    25th
    $49,890
    50th (median)
    $60,460
    75th
    $77,440
    90th
    $95,840

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 78% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 22% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $95,930
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $95,650
    Visalia, CA $94,580
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    California $90,900
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $89,460

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 21.3% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,060 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,890.