Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Missoula, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Missoula, MT

Median annual salary $61,100 -20.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.37
10th percentile $39,250
90th percentile $95,410
Employed locally 210
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,250
    25th
    $47,490
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $73,470
    90th
    $95,410

    Missoula economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,888 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 86% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 14% 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
    Binghamton, NY $82,220
    Bozeman, MT $82,070
    Helena, MT $75,310
    Sumter, SC $75,160
    Billings, MT $63,280
    Great Falls, MT $59,020

    Related occupations in Missoula, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$71,470
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,940
    Project Management Specialists$81,470
    Human Resources Specialists$59,210
    Training and Development Specialists$49,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Missoula, MT is $29.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Missoula, MT is 20.4% below 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 Missoula?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,250 per year in Missoula, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,490.