Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $79,350 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.15
10th percentile $49,840
90th percentile $115,360
Employed locally 1,740
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,840
    25th
    $63,080
    50th (median)
    $79,350
    75th
    $99,780
    90th
    $115,360

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 84% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 16% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $100,980
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $95,650
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,190
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $91,890

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $102,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,620
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $87,950
    Human Resources Specialists $77,860
    Management Analysts $105,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Portland, OR-WA is $38.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Portland, OR-WA is 3.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,840 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,080.