Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is $38.80 an hour ($80,700 a year). About 6,180 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($78,000). Washington ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.08 | $50,080 |
| 25% of workers | $31.13 | $64,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.80 | $80,700 |
| 75% of workers | $48.37 | $100,610 |
| 90% of workers | $59.06 | $122,840 |
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $93,400 | 60 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $92,920 | 70 |
| Longview-Kelso | $87,630 | 30 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $83,200 | 3,840 |
| Yakima | $82,380 | 50 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $78,460 | 910 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $78,090 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $72,280 | 540 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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