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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in North Carolina
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make in North Carolina?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$75,310
Median Annual Salary
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+0.6% vs 2024
$76,300
Mean Salary
$75,310
Median Salary
$36.21
Hourly Rate
9,880 people work as Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary by percentile in North Carolina
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina earn a median salary of $75,310 per year ($6,275/month).
This is 2.9% below the national average of $77,555.
North Carolina ranks #34 out of 51 states for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay.
Approximately 9,880 people work in this occupation across North Carolina.
Salaries increased by 0.6% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Judgment and Decision Making
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.7
English Language
4.42
Administrative
3.82
Mathematics
3.66
Computers and Electronics
3.43
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(55.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina
Salaries for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina range from $48,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $108,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $57,990 and $95,100.
Median $75,310
P10: $48,200P25: $57,990P75: $95,100P90: $108,630
10th
$48,200
25th
$57,990
Median
$75,310
75th
$95,100
90th
$108,630
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$48,200
$23.17
$4,016
25th Percentile
$57,990
$27.88
$4,832
Median (50th)
$75,310
$36.21
$6,275
75th Percentile
$95,100
$45.72
$7,925
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$108,630
$52.23
$9,052
Note: The mean (average) salary of $76,300 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#34
North Carolina ranks #34 of 51 states
$77,555
National avg. for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
How much do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make in North Carolina?
The median annual salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina is $75,310 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $76,300.
What is the salary range for a Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina?
Salaries for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina range from $48,200 at the 10th percentile to $108,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $57,990 and $95,100.
What is the starting salary for a Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina?
Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators positions in North Carolina typically start around $48,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $57,990 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 9,880 people are employed as Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina.
What is the hourly rate for a Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in North Carolina is approximately $36.21 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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