Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $79,420 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.18
10th percentile $55,040
90th percentile $108,640
Employed locally 670
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,040
    25th
    $66,330
    50th (median)
    $79,420
    75th
    $96,920
    90th
    $108,640

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 108% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 8% 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
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,190
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $83,240
    Binghamton, NY $82,220
    Glens Falls, NY $81,220

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,790
    Project Management Specialists $103,990
    Human Resources Specialists $74,230
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,260
    Management Analysts $95,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Syracuse, NY is $38.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Syracuse, NY is 3.4% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,040 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,330.