Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $55,990 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $43,500
90th percentile $91,890
Employed locally 120
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,500
    25th
    $48,790
    50th (median)
    $55,990
    75th
    $72,550
    90th
    $91,890

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 81% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 19% 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
    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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,010
    Training and Development Specialists $49,540
    Human Resources Specialists $59,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,040
    Project Management Specialists $80,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Waterloo, IA is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Waterloo, IA is 27.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $43,500 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,790.