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

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

Median annual salary $85,790 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.25
10th percentile $57,040
90th percentile $129,880
Employed locally 90
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,040
    25th
    $60,240
    50th (median)
    $85,790
    75th
    $111,360
    90th
    $129,880

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 108% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 8% 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
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Merced, CA $105,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Chico, CA $98,920
    Vallejo, CA $98,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $97,200

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,240
    Accountants and Auditors $85,640
    Human Resources Specialists $75,500
    Project Management Specialists $98,930
    Training and Development Specialists $69,250
    Management Analysts $97,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Modesto, CA is $41.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Modesto, CA is 11.7% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $57,040 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,240.