Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay in Madison

In Madison (WI), the median pay for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators is $39.04 an hour ($81,200 a year). About 1,400 people work in this job there.

$39.04Median hourly pay
$64,610–$96,610Middle half of workers, yearly
1,400People in this job in Madison (WI)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($78,000). It is 4% higher than the Wisconsin median ($78,160).

Pay range for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in Madison (WI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$28.78$59,860
25% of workers$31.06$64,610
Half of workers (median)$39.04$81,200
75% of workers$46.45$96,610
90% of workers$50.60$105,240

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

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kenosha$85,56040
Madison (this page)$81,2001,400
Wausau$80,430200
Milwaukee-Waukesha$79,7702,620
Appleton$78,450270
Eau Claire$75,61090
Janesville-Beloit$74,65050
La Crosse-Onalaska$64,73060
Green Bay$61,860600

Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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