Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $76,850 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.95
10th percentile $50,450
90th percentile $109,760
Employed locally 840
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,450
    25th
    $58,670
    50th (median)
    $76,850
    75th
    $93,770
    90th
    $109,760

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 80% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 20% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Florence, SC $89,460
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $89,070
    Anchorage, AK $86,490
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $85,800
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,480

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,400
    Accountants and Auditors$80,650
    Project Management Specialists$101,520
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,600
    Human Resources Specialists$72,240
    Management Analysts$84,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Raleigh, NC is $36.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Raleigh, NC is 0.1% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,450 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,670.