Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $66,770 -13% vs national
Median hourly $32.10
10th percentile $48,450
90th percentile $102,590
Employed locally 1,620
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,450
    25th
    $52,880
    50th (median)
    $66,770
    75th
    $85,770
    90th
    $102,590

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 70% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 30% 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
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $88,680
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $88,400
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $87,350

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,580
    Project Management Specialists $97,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,080
    Human Resources Specialists $70,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,400
    Management Analysts $82,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Salt Lake City, UT is $32.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.54 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salaries?

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 13% below 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,450 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,880.