Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $64,540 -16% vs national
Median hourly $31.03
10th percentile $47,330
90th percentile $100,870
Employed locally 1,660
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,330
    25th
    $54,870
    50th (median)
    $64,540
    75th
    $82,730
    90th
    $100,870

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 84% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 16% 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
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    Reading, PA $97,930
    Lexington Park, MD $95,020
    Bloomington, IN $92,410
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $89,360

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,560
    Human Resources Specialists$63,000
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,700
    Management Analysts$93,770
    Project Management Specialists$93,360
    Training and Development Specialists$73,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Indianapolis, IN is $31.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 16% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,330 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,870.