Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $85,360 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.04
10th percentile $56,700
90th percentile $104,640
Employed locally 550
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,700
    25th
    $68,940
    50th (median)
    $85,360
    75th
    $94,150
    90th
    $104,640

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 119% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 19% 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
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Merced, CA $105,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Chico, CA $98,920
    Vallejo, CA $98,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $97,200

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,170
    Accountants and Auditors $77,670
    Management Analysts $81,040
    Human Resources Specialists $72,970
    Project Management Specialists $98,240
    Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents $54,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Fresno, CA is $41.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Fresno, CA is 11.2% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $56,700 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,940.