Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $78,320 +2% vs national
Median hourly $37.66
10th percentile $54,220
90th percentile $112,550
Employed locally 3,930
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,220
    25th
    $65,250
    50th (median)
    $78,320
    75th
    $94,250
    90th
    $112,550

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 80% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 20% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $87,050
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $78,880
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $78,070
    St. Cloud, MN $76,350
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $74,240
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,450

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,260
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $85,850
    Management Analysts $97,390
    Project Management Specialists $99,290
    Human Resources Specialists $78,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $37.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $54,220 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,250.