Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $77,740 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.37
10th percentile $46,410
90th percentile $104,810
Employed locally 580
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,410
    25th
    $61,050
    50th (median)
    $77,740
    75th
    $89,880
    90th
    $104,810

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 104% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 4% 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
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,190
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $83,240
    Binghamton, NY $82,220
    Glens Falls, NY $81,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$80,390
    Project Management Specialists$100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,620
    Human Resources Specialists$73,370
    Management Analysts$89,270
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Rochester, NY is $37.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Rochester, NY is 1.2% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,410 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,050.