Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $79,790 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.36
10th percentile $44,500
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 70
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,500
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $79,790
    75th
    $94,120
    90th
    $104,330

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 143% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 43% 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
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $91,890

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,190
    Accountants and Auditors $65,800
    Human Resources Specialists $55,100
    Management Analysts $73,900
    Compliance Officers $77,050
    Project Management Specialists $75,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Las Cruces, NM is $38.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Las Cruces, NM is 3.9% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $44,500 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.