Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $79,790 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.36
10th percentile $46,840
90th percentile $104,330
Employed locally 130
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,840
    25th
    $63,690
    50th (median)
    $79,790
    75th
    $91,890
    90th
    $104,330

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 153% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 53% 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
    Sherman-Denison, TX $94,580
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $85,780
    Texarkana, TX-AR $84,640
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $81,150
    Wichita Falls, TX $79,790
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,280

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers $67,660
    Accountants and Auditors $62,420
    Human Resources Specialists $50,360
    Project Management Specialists $64,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $43,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in McAllen, TX is $38.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in McAllen, TX 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,840 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,690.