Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $105,350 +37.2% vs national
Median hourly $50.65
10th percentile $64,860
90th percentile $129,880
Employed locally 50
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,860
    25th
    $77,210
    50th (median)
    $105,350
    75th
    $117,400
    90th
    $129,880

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 162% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 62% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Vallejo, CA $98,590

    Nearby metros — Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Chico, CA $98,920
    Vallejo, CA $98,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $97,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $78,670
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,630
    Human Resources Specialists $74,570
    Management Analysts $77,610
    Training and Development Specialists $56,500
    Project Management Specialists $95,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Merced, CA is $50.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Merced, CA is 37.2% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $64,860 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,210.