Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $95,930 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.12
10th percentile $60,860
90th percentile $119,750
Employed locally 90
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,860
    25th
    $75,450
    50th (median)
    $95,930
    75th
    $104,950
    90th
    $119,750

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 100% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 0% 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,220
    Accountants and Auditors $88,160
    Project Management Specialists $107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Management Analysts $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Santa Maria, CA is $46.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 24.9% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,860 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,450.