Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $83,100 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.95
10th percentile $55,830
90th percentile $115,540
Employed locally 2,700
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,830
    25th
    $68,290
    50th (median)
    $83,100
    75th
    $102,650
    90th
    $115,540

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 81% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 19% 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
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$81,030
    Accountants and Auditors$93,430
    Project Management Specialists$107,880
    Management Analysts$102,340
    Human Resources Specialists$79,370
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in San Diego, CA is $39.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in San Diego, CA is 8.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,830 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,290.