Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Helena, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Helena, MT

Median annual salary $75,310 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.21
10th percentile $49,240
90th percentile $98,550
Employed locally 270
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,240
    25th
    $62,440
    50th (median)
    $75,310
    75th
    $89,460
    90th
    $98,550

    Helena economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,040 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 102% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 2% 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
    Binghamton, NY $82,220
    Bozeman, MT $82,070
    Sumter, SC $75,160
    Billings, MT $63,280
    Missoula, MT $61,100
    Great Falls, MT $59,020

    Related occupations in Helena, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,960
    Accountants and Auditors $72,550
    Compliance Officers $63,020
    Project Management Specialists $86,580
    Human Resources Specialists $65,500
    Management Analysts $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Helena, MT is $36.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Helena, MT is 1.9% below 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 Helena?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,240 per year in Helena, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,440.