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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $59,690 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.70
10th percentile $43,780
90th percentile $97,490
Employed locally 50
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,780
    25th
    $57,050
    50th (median)
    $59,690
    75th
    $90,290
    90th
    $97,490

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 100% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 0% 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
    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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,130
    Human Resources Specialists $63,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,400
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $67,170
    Compliance Officers $62,860
    Project Management Specialists $83,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Lafayette, IN is $28.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Lafayette, IN is 22.3% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,780 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,050.