Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $95,190 +24% vs national
Median hourly $45.77
10th percentile $60,420
90th percentile $134,400
Employed locally 13,930
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,420
    25th
    $76,740
    50th (median)
    $95,190
    75th
    $110,800
    90th
    $134,400

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 98% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 2% 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
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $83,240
    Binghamton, NY $82,220
    Glens Falls, NY $81,220
    Utica-Rome, NY $80,410

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $105,100
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,360
    Project Management Specialists $121,680
    Management Analysts $110,950
    Human Resources Specialists $83,060
    Financial and Investment Analysts $128,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in New York, NY-NJ is $45.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 24% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,420 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,740.