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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $77,260 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.14
10th percentile $58,130
90th percentile $119,230
Employed locally 4,260
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,130
    25th
    $64,500
    50th (median)
    $77,260
    75th
    $101,370
    90th
    $119,230

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 75% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 25% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $93,200
    Accountants and Auditors $95,680
    Project Management Specialists $109,970
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,670
    Human Resources Specialists $79,240
    Management Analysts $104,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Denver, CO is $37.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Denver, CO is 0.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,130 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,500.