Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $70,660 -8% vs national
Median hourly $33.97
10th percentile $46,780
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 180
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,780
    25th
    $54,290
    50th (median)
    $70,660
    75th
    $92,910
    90th
    $107,240

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 98% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 2% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $95,650
    Modesto, CA $85,790
    Mobile, AL $84,780
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $82,980
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $80,940

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $56,330
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,700
    Compliance Officers $43,470
    Management Analysts $72,360
    Human Resources Specialists $59,160
    Project Management Specialists $80,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Jefferson City, MO is $33.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Jefferson City, MO is 8% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,780 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,290.