Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

SOC: 13-1031.00

Common Job Titles

Claims AdjusterClaims AnalystClaims ExaminerClaims Representative
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

305,020

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$47,810
10% of workers earn the following or more$112,150
Workers on average earn$78,770

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.7/5
  • English Language4.4/5
  • Administrative3.8/5
  • Mathematics3.7/5
  • Computers and Electronics3.4/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

Apple SafariMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordMozilla FirefoxZoom

Technology Skills

4n6xprt Systems StiffCalcsADP softwareARSoftware WinSMACAgency Management Systems AMS 360AutoClaims Direct DirectLinkAutomatic Data Processing AutosourceAutomatic Data Processing Claims Manager & DispatchAutomatic Data Processing Estimating

Tools & Equipment

Data collectorsDesktop computersEvent data recordersField computersHandheld computersMeasure markersMobile wireless handheld communication devicesNotebook computers