Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $76,180 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.62
10th percentile $52,280
90th percentile $93,320
Employed locally 850
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,280
    25th
    $63,180
    50th (median)
    $76,180
    75th
    $84,180
    90th
    $93,320

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 81% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 19% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,190
    Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area $89,990
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $89,360
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $88,010
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,480
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,060

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Human Resources Specialists $84,180
    Accountants and Auditors $90,140
    Compliance Officers $82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts $67,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Olympia, WA is $36.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Olympia, WA is 0.8% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $52,280 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,180.