Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $83,550 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.17
10th percentile $62,310
90th percentile $100,140
Employed locally 50
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,310
    25th
    $74,760
    50th (median)
    $83,550
    75th
    $93,400
    90th
    $100,140

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 112% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 12% above 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
    North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $95,640
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $92,750
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $91,890

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,900
    Accountants and Auditors$72,550
    Management Analysts$63,960
    Human Resources Specialists$68,600
    Project Management Specialists$84,840
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$55,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Santa Fe, NM is $40.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 8.8% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $62,310 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,760.