Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is $30.86 an hour ($64,180 a year). About 3,300 people work in this job there.

$30.86Median hourly pay
$49,250–$84,860Middle half of workers, yearly
3,300People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($78,000). It is 6% lower than the Ohio median ($67,990).

Pay range for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in Columbus (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.79$45,320
25% of workers$23.68$49,250
Half of workers (median)$30.86$64,180
75% of workers$40.80$84,860
90% of workers$49.77$103,510

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lima$80,13040
Cincinnati$77,6401,830
Youngstown-Warren$77,190100
Toledo$73,920250
Akron$73,1501,000
Columbus (this page)$64,1803,300
Cleveland$63,6203,260
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$61,440330
Canton-Massillon$60,690160

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)
  • 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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