Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is $35.50 an hour ($73,840 a year). About 3,670 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($78,000). Kentucky ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.29 | $52,600 |
| 25% of workers | $29.82 | $62,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.50 | $73,840 |
| 75% of workers | $43.20 | $89,850 |
| 90% of workers | $48.27 | $100,400 |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown | $82,200 | 50 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $77,310 | 560 |
| Bowling Green | $73,660 | 140 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $72,510 | 1,910 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -5.5% over ten years, declining · about 20,900 openings a year (BLS)
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