Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $76,410 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.74
10th percentile $60,070
90th percentile $106,500
Employed locally 50
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,070
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $76,410
    75th
    $89,460
    90th
    $106,500

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 99% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 1% 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
    Bloomington, IN $92,410
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $89,460
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $89,460
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $84,640

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $69,330
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,840
    Human Resources Specialists $62,700
    Project Management Specialists $81,730
    Training and Development Specialists $59,690
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $62,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Traverse City, MI is $36.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Traverse City, MI is 0.5% below 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $60,070 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.