Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $74,810 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.97
10th percentile $48,150
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 940
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,150
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $74,810
    75th
    $89,860
    90th
    $107,240

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 120% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 20% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Maryland $92,660
    Lake Charles, LA $89,460
    Alaska $86,490

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,650
    Accountants and Auditors $75,780
    Project Management Specialists $82,400
    Human Resources Specialists $66,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,300
    Management Analysts $97,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in New Orleans, LA is $35.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in New Orleans, LA is 2.6% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,150 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.