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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $94,150 +22.6% vs national
Median hourly $45.27
10th percentile $62,100
90th percentile $117,400
Employed locally 140
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,100
    25th
    $77,520
    50th (median)
    $94,150
    75th
    $106,500
    90th
    $117,400

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 92% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 8% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $88,320
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,940
    Project Management Specialists $105,830
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,570
    Human Resources Specialists $79,910
    Management Analysts $93,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Santa Rosa, CA is $45.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 22.6% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $62,100 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,520.