Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Durham, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Durham-Chapel Hill, NC

Median annual salary $85,800 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.25
10th percentile $49,810
90th percentile $111,900
Employed locally 200
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,810
    25th
    $61,220
    50th (median)
    $85,800
    75th
    $98,400
    90th
    $111,900

    Durham economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,017 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 106% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 6% above 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $89,070
    Anchorage, AK $86,490
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,480
    Goldsboro, NC $82,580

    Related occupations in Durham, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,210
    Project Management Specialists $110,000
    Accountants and Auditors $83,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $92,110
    Human Resources Specialists $79,120
    Personal Financial Advisors $61,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Durham, NC is $41.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Durham, NC 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 Durham?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,810 per year in Durham, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,220.