Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $81,680 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.27
10th percentile $58,300
90th percentile $116,610
Employed locally 250
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,300
    25th
    $63,990
    50th (median)
    $81,680
    75th
    $98,490
    90th
    $116,610

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 99% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 1% 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
    Florence, SC $89,460
    Spartanburg, SC $87,050
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $86,940
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $80,750
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $79,960

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,190
    Project Management Specialists$94,280
    Accountants and Auditors$78,230
    Human Resources Specialists$68,070
    Management Analysts$97,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$62,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Charleston, SC is $39.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Charleston, SC is 6.4% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,300 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,990.