Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $77,380 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $37.20
10th percentile $50,840
90th percentile $110,140
Employed locally 80
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,840
    25th
    $62,850
    50th (median)
    $77,380
    75th
    $91,890
    90th
    $110,140

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Florence, SC $89,460
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $89,070
    Anchorage, AK $86,490
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $85,800
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $83,480

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$72,350
    Project Management Specialists$87,410
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$70,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$68,030
    Human Resources Specialists$63,710
    Training and Development Specialists$57,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Wilmington, NC is $37.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Wilmington, NC is 0.8% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $50,840 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,850.