Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $79,470 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.21
10th percentile $48,950
90th percentile $100,630
Employed locally 30
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,950
    25th
    $60,560
    50th (median)
    $79,470
    75th
    $88,130
    90th
    $100,630

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 121% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 21% 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
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $89,460
    Rocky Mount, NC $79,770
    Elizabethtown, KY $77,380
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $73,760
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $72,550
    Bowling Green, KY $72,200

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Loan Officers$57,210
    Accountants and Auditors$73,840
    Human Resources Specialists$52,640
    Project Management Specialists$80,610
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,390
    Training and Development Specialists$53,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Owensboro, KY is $38.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Owensboro, KY is 3.5% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,950 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,560.