Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is $42.49 an hour ($88,390 a year). About 3,380 people work in this job there.

$42.49Median hourly pay
$74,170–$104,580Middle half of workers, yearly
3,380People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($78,000). It is 6% higher than the Massachusetts median ($83,740).

Pay range for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$28.78$59,850
25% of workers$35.66$74,170
Half of workers (median)$42.49$88,390
75% of workers$50.28$104,580
90% of workers$59.32$123,390

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Barnstable Town$100,48040
Springfield$89,990270
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$88,3903,380
Worcester$80,560710

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • 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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Other job titles for this job

Accident InvestigatorAdjusterAuto Claims AdjusterAuto Damage Claims AdjusterBenefit AuthorizerBodily Injury Claims AdjusterBodily Injury Claims ExaminerClaims Account SpecialistClaims AdjusterClaims AdjustorClaims AgentClaims Analyst

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