Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $85,780 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.24
10th percentile $51,530
90th percentile $125,560
Employed locally 8,920
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,530
    25th
    $65,500
    50th (median)
    $85,780
    75th
    $104,120
    90th
    $125,560

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 98% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 2% 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
    Sherman-Denison, TX $94,580
    Texarkana, TX-AR $84,640
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $81,150
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $79,790
    Wichita Falls, TX $79,790
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,280

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $94,530
    Accountants and Auditors $82,780
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,200
    Human Resources Specialists $64,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,000
    Management Analysts $99,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Dallas, TX is $41.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Dallas, TX is 11.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $51,530 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,500.