How to Become a Claims Adjuster / Examiner
Investigate insurance claims, decide what the policy covers and settle what is owed. It typically requires a high school diploma (with licensure), with a median salary of $78,000 per year and declining projected job growth.
Median pay
$78,000/yr
Middle half
$61,160 to $98,030
Job growth
Declining
Openings / yr
21,100
Majors that lead here
Key skills
- Investigation
- Negotiation
- Policy Knowledge
- Attention to Detail
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Claims Adjuster / Examiner make?
The median pay for a Claims Adjuster / Examiner is $78,000 a year, and the middle half of workers earn between $61,160 and $98,030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That covers everyone in the job, not only people starting out, so newer workers sit toward the lower end.
What degree do you need to become a Claims Adjuster / Examiner?
The usual entry point is a high school diploma (with licensure). Common majors are Risk Management and Business Administration.
Is Claims Adjuster / Examiner a growing field?
Projected job growth for this role from 2024 to 2034 is declining (BLS projections via O*NET), with roughly 21,100 U.S. openings a year.
What skills does a Claims Adjuster / Examiner use most?
Common skills for this role are Investigation, Negotiation, Policy Knowledge, and Attention to Detail.
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Take the major quizWhere these pay figures come from
Career pay is the annual wage of everyone working in that occupation, not only recent graduates, so it includes people who have done the job for decades. The middle half is the 25th to the 75th percentile. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET OnLine (median and percentile annual wages May 2025; employment projections 2024-2034).
All figures are national. What you earn depends on where you work, who you work for, and how far you take the degree.
Job-growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET OnLine (median and percentile annual wages May 2025; employment projections 2024-2034).