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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $85,360 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.04
10th percentile $58,410
90th percentile $121,780
Employed locally 2,420
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,410
    25th
    $66,650
    50th (median)
    $85,360
    75th
    $106,420
    90th
    $121,780

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 91% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 9% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $82,180
    Accountants and Auditors $89,680
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,390
    Project Management Specialists $118,210
    Human Resources Specialists $79,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Sacramento, CA is $41.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Sacramento, CA is 11.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,410 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,650.