Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $79,600 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.27
10th percentile $46,160
90th percentile $110,140
Employed locally 40
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,160
    25th
    $58,070
    50th (median)
    $79,600
    75th
    $94,310
    90th
    $110,140

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 142% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 42% 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
    Cleveland, TN $76,300
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $75,620
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $74,960
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $72,550
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $66,840
    Knoxville, TN $65,820

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$63,940
    Human Resources Specialists$58,960
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$58,970
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$62,750
    Project Management Specialists$78,760
    Management Analysts$86,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Johnson City, TN is $38.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Johnson City, TN is 3.7% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,160 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,070.