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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $77,620 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.32
10th percentile $49,970
90th percentile $101,800
Employed locally 2,150
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,970
    25th
    $59,480
    50th (median)
    $77,620
    75th
    $91,440
    90th
    $101,800

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 102% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 2% 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
    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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$79,760
    Project Management Specialists$96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$72,430
    Human Resources Specialists$67,180
    Management Analysts$105,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Milwaukee, WI is $37.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.1% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,970 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,480.