Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $81,140 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.01
10th percentile $60,570
90th percentile $116,630
Employed locally 1,520
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,570
    25th
    $74,250
    50th (median)
    $81,140
    75th
    $101,710
    90th
    $116,630

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 94% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 6% 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
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Merced, CA $105,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Chico, CA $98,920
    Vallejo, CA $98,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $97,200

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,230
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Human Resources Specialists $73,390
    Project Management Specialists $99,630
    Management Analysts $92,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Riverside, CA is $39.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Riverside, CA is 5.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,570 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,250.