Arizona Median
$65,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $78,000
State Rank
#49 of 51
13,830 employed here
How much do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make in Arizona?
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Arizona take home a median of $65,110 annually — roughly $31.30 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $78,000.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $47,990 while the top 10% make $100,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $59,030 and $80,230 a year.
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,990 | $23.07 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $59,030 | $28.38 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $65,110 | $31.30 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $80,230 | $38.57 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,590 | $48.36 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in other states
District of Columbia $101,150New Jersey $95,690Maryland $95,560California $91,790Connecticut $88,330Alaska $87,670New York $87,130Rhode Island $86,520Vermont $83,970New Hampshire $83,890Massachusetts $83,740Oregon $81,640Washington $80,700Alabama $79,710Hawaii $79,080South Dakota $78,900Michigan $78,850Texas $78,800Maine $78,590Minnesota $78,350Wisconsin $78,160Tennessee $78,010Colorado $77,620Idaho $77,340Kansas $77,290Pennsylvania $77,290Mississippi $77,100Illinois $77,010Florida $76,920Wyoming $76,400Missouri $75,840Nebraska $75,830South Carolina $75,370North Carolina $75,310Virginia $74,240Arkansas $73,920Kentucky $73,840Indiana $73,560Georgia $73,320Iowa $72,640Delaware $72,370Oklahoma $71,260Utah $69,000Ohio $67,990New Mexico $67,930West Virginia $67,290North Dakota $65,460Louisiana $65,220Montana $63,860Nevada $62,730
Working as Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Arizona
Nationally, about 324,000 people work as Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($65,110) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make in Arizona?
The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Arizona is $65,110 per year, or about $31.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,990 at the entry level to $100,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators about 17% less than the national median of $78,000. Arizona ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $65,110 a year. About 13,830 Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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