Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $84,360 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.56
10th percentile $59,420
90th percentile $140,280
Employed locally 40
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,420
    25th
    $61,000
    50th (median)
    $84,360
    75th
    $106,850
    90th
    $140,280

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 90% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 10% 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
    Accountants and Auditors$82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,010
    Project Management Specialists$101,230
    Human Resources Specialists$76,000
    Management Analysts$83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$65,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in San Luis Obispo, CA is $40.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 9.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $59,420 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,000.