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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $97,030 +26.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.65
10th percentile $71,790
90th percentile $171,960
Employed locally 450
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,790
    25th
    $82,300
    50th (median)
    $97,030
    75th
    $131,110
    90th
    $171,960

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 62% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 38% 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 San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in San Jose, CA is $46.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in San Jose, CA is 26.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $71,790 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,300.