The 10 States With The Highest Claims Adjuster Salaries For 2026

For many individuals, salary remains the most critical factor when considering a job opportunity. If you’re exploring claims adjuster positions, it’s essential to know the salary landscape in your state.

While various factors influence your specific earnings, comprehensive data reveals the average salaries for claims adjusters across the United States, categorized by state and seniority level. Although local variations may exist, these averages provide a reliable estimate of what you can expect in terms of compensation.

The state offering the highest salary for claims adjusters in 2026 is Michigan, followed closely by other states that also provide competitive salaries for this profession.

Here’s a snapshot of the top ten states for claims adjuster salaries:

To gain a deeper insight into how claims adjuster salaries vary nationwide, we analyzed the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding average pay for claims adjusters by state.

We also adjusted the salary figures according to the cost of living in each state, recognizing that a salary stretches further in North Carolina compared to California.

Let’s explore the methodology behind our findings and present a comprehensive ranking of all states.

How We Determined Claims Adjuster Pay By State

To compile our data, we sourced average annual salary information for claims adjusters from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, specifically their ‘Occupational Employment Statistics.’

To ensure an equitable comparison of salaries across states, we factored in the cost of living for each location.

We developed an index by dividing the average wage in a state by the cost of living relative to the national average. For example, in California, with a cost of living index of 135.9 and an average salary of $78,270, our index value is calculated as follows:

$78,270 * (100 / 135.9) = $57,593

We ranked all states based on this criteria, with the state exhibiting the highest salary index receiving the top average salary for claims adjusters.

Here’s the detailed ranking of claims adjuster salaries by state.

Detailed List Of Claims Adjuster Salaries By State

Rank	State	Adjusted Salary	Average Wage	Cost Of Living
1	Michigan	$80,741	$71,860	89.0
2	Georgia	$78,643	$71,880	91.4
3	Oklahoma	$77,533	$69,160	89.2
4	Mississippi	$77,438	$66,520	85.9
5	Missouri	$77,356	$69,930	90.4
6	Alabama	$76,776	$70,020	91.2
7	Nebraska	$76,048	$69,660	91.6
8	Delaware	$75,591	$76,650	101.4
9	Texas	$75,270	$68,270	90.7
10	Tennessee	$73,914	$66,080	89.4
11	Washington	$73,593	$77,420	105.2
12	Louisiana	$73,544	$69,720	94.8
13	Illinois	$73,477	$69,510	94.6
14	Colorado	$73,381	$76,170	103.8
15	West Virginia	$72,783	$67,980	93.4
16	Nevada	$72,429	$74,820	103.3
17	Kentucky	$72,364	$65,490	90.5
18	Kansas	$72,102	$64,820	89.9
19	Arkansas	$71,814	$62,550	87.1
20	North Carolina	$71,671	$67,300	93.9
21	Ohio	$71,215	$66,800	93.8
22	New Jersey	$71,173	$86,760	121.9
23	Indiana	$71,050	$63,590	89.5
24	Iowa	$70,835	$64,460	91.0
25	Idaho	$70,586	$65,010	92.1
26	Virginia	$70,069	$70,630	100.8
27	Pennsylvania	$69,418	$70,390	101.4
28	Wisconsin	$68,719	$66,520	96.8
29	Connecticut	$68,660	$87,680	127.7
30	Utah	$68,494	$63,700	93.0
31	Minnesota	$67,757	$68,300	100.8
32	South Dakota	$66,875	$69,350	103.7
33	Florida	$66,541	$65,410	98.3
34	New Mexico	$65,813	$63,510	96.5
35	South Carolina	$65,564	$65,040	99.2
36	Wyoming	$65,479	$60,110	91.8
37	Oregon	$64,429	$74,480	115.6
38	Rhode Island	$64,208	$77,500	120.7
39	Maryland	$63,195	$79,310	125.5
40	North Dakota	$61,197	$60,830	99.4
41	New York	$60,885	$79,760	131.0
42	Vermont	$60,511	$73,280	121.1
43	Alaska	$60,327	$79,090	131.1
44	Arizona	$60,234	$59,030	98.0
45	New Hampshire	$60,196	$70,430	117.0
46	Maine	$60,099	$66,590	110.8
47	Montana	$58,263	$58,730	100.8
48	California	$57,593	$78,270	135.9
49	Massachusetts	$56,769	$75,730	133.4
50	Hawaii	$43,168	$72,480	167.9

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Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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