Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $76,970 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $46,900
90th percentile $101,150
Employed locally 600
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,900
    25th
    $60,330
    50th (median)
    $76,970
    75th
    $92,600
    90th
    $101,150

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 96% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 4% 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
    Bloomington, IN $92,410
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $89,460
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $89,460
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $84,640

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,030
    Human Resources Specialists $63,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,510
    Project Management Specialists $85,550
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $69,000
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Grand Rapids, MI is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 0.2% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,900 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,330.