Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $79,400 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.17
10th percentile $59,390
90th percentile $105,050
Employed locally 1,530
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,390
    25th
    $65,490
    50th (median)
    $79,400
    75th
    $82,980
    90th
    $105,050

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 91% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 9% 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
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $87,580
    Duluth, MN-WI $87,050
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,480
    Kenosha, WI $83,160
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,670
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $81,900

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,490
    Project Management Specialists $92,170
    Management Analysts $97,680
    Human Resources Specialists $75,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,810
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Madison, WI is $38.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Madison, WI is 3.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $59,390 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,490.