Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $77,100 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.07
10th percentile $44,970
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 60
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,970
    25th
    $54,150
    50th (median)
    $77,100
    75th
    $90,610
    90th
    $107,240

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 90% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 10% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,190
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $89,990
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $89,360
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $88,010
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,060

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $107,280
    Accountants and Auditors $88,880
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $90,940
    Human Resources Specialists $78,040
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $85,270
    Compliance Officers $91,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Kennewick, WA is $37.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Kennewick, WA is 0.4% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $44,970 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,150.