Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $97,200 +26.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.73
10th percentile $62,510
90th percentile $119,060
Employed locally 280
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,510
    25th
    $76,430
    50th (median)
    $97,200
    75th
    $111,840
    90th
    $119,060

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 110% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 10% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030

    Related occupations in Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,360
    Accountants and Auditors $81,470
    Human Resources Specialists $72,180
    Project Management Specialists $100,660
    Management Analysts $94,310
    Training and Development Specialists $55,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Stockton, CA is $46.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Stockton, CA is 26.6% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $62,510 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,430.