Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $72,550 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $38,180
90th percentile $104,130
Employed locally 420
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,180
    25th
    $56,830
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $83,350
    90th
    $104,130

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 103% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 3% 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
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $89,460
    Rocky Mount, NC $79,770
    Owensboro, KY $79,470
    Elizabethtown, KY $77,380
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $73,760
    Bowling Green, KY $72,200

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$70,960
    Project Management Specialists$82,630
    Human Resources Specialists$65,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Lexington, KY is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Lexington, KY is 5.5% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $38,180 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,830.