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Job outlook for adjusters in the United States
Adjuster job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected adjuster job growth rate is -6% from 2018-2028.
About -19,000 new jobs for adjusters are projected over the next decade.
Adjuster salaries have increased 7% for adjusters in the last 5 years.
There are over 119,128 adjusters currently employed in the United States.
There are 7,936 active adjuster job openings in the US.
The average adjuster salary is $49,396.
Are adjuster jobs in demand?
No, adjuster jobs are not in demand. Adjuster demand is projected to decline -6% from 2018 to 2028.
Adjuster job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of adjuster jobs and the average adjuster salary over time.
Adjuster jobs over time
Adjuster job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 119,128 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 122,987 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 123,334 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 123,236 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 120,794 | 0.04% |
Average adjuster salary over time
Adjuster salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,396 | $23.75 | +2.2% |
| 2025 | $48,325 | $23.23 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $47,681 | $22.92 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $46,957 | $22.58 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $46,075 | $22.15 | +1.1% |
Adjuster jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of adjuster job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where adjusters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for adjusters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 31 | 4% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 24 | 3% |
| 3 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 132 | 2% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 52 | 2% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 52 | 2% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 34 | 2% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 22 | 2% |
| 8 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 16 | 2% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 306 | 1% |
| 10 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 215 | 1% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 118 | 1% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 84 | 1% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 78 | 1% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 66 | 1% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 48 | 1% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 38 | 1% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 37 | 1% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 22 | 1% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 13 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 7 | 1% |
Most common cities for adjusters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $55,422 |
| 2 | Hartford | 4 | 3% | $52,183 |
| 3 | Tampa | 6 | 2% | $46,472 |
| 4 | Tallahassee | 4 | 2% | $45,209 |
| 5 | Savannah | 3 | 2% | $49,745 |
| 6 | Gainesville | 2 | 2% | $45,569 |
| 7 | Jacksonville | 5 | 1% | $45,313 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 4 | 1% | $49,218 |
| 9 | Orlando | 4 | 1% | $46,129 |
| 10 | Raleigh | 3 | 1% | $53,727 |
| 11 | Brownsville | 2 | 1% | $53,412 |
| 12 | Jackson | 2 | 1% | $36,666 |
| 13 | Dallas | 5 | 0% | $49,742 |
| 14 | Houston | 5 | 0% | $51,053 |
| 15 | New York | 5 | 0% | $53,757 |
| 16 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $42,610 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $44,713 |
| 18 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $51,265 |
| 19 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $49,574 |