Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $66,090 -13.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.78
10th percentile $49,170
90th percentile $96,400
Employed locally 110
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,170
    25th
    $59,440
    50th (median)
    $66,090
    75th
    $82,180
    90th
    $96,400

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 89% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 11% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $95,930
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $95,650
    Visalia, CA $94,580
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    California $90,900
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $89,460

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,920
    Accountants and Auditors$72,470
    Human Resources Specialists$67,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,690
    Project Management Specialists$83,120
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Iowa City, IA is $31.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Iowa City, IA is 13.9% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,170 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,440.