Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

Median annual salary $82,880 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.84
10th percentile $61,110
90th percentile $115,610
Employed locally 190
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,110
    25th
    $64,840
    50th (median)
    $82,880
    75th
    $102,250
    90th
    $115,610

    Sioux City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,027 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 115% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 15% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $95,930
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $95,650
    Visalia, CA $94,580
    Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    California $90,900
    East Georgia nonmetropolitan area $89,460

    Related occupations in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$76,280
    Human Resources Specialists$63,010
    Training and Development Specialists$53,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$53,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$72,490
    Project Management Specialists$82,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make per hour in Sioux City?

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is $39.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.58 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux City above or below average for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salaries?

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD is 7.9% 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 Sioux City?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $61,110 per year in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,840.