Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $72,580 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.90
10th percentile $44,240
90th percentile $116,270
Employed locally 540
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,240
    25th
    $60,740
    50th (median)
    $72,580
    75th
    $91,700
    90th
    $116,270

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 105% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 5% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $84,480
    Jackson, MI $78,510
    Kansas City, MO-KS $78,410
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $78,070
    Lawrence, KS $76,130
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $75,620

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,520
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$79,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$57,960
    Human Resources Specialists$64,480
    Training and Development Specialists$73,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Wichita, KS is $34.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Wichita, KS is 5.5% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $44,240 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,740.