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Job outlook for claims analysts in the United States
Claims analyst job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected claims analyst job growth rate is -6% from 2018-2028.
About -19,000 new jobs for claims analysts are projected over the next decade.
Claims analyst salaries have increased 7% for claims analysts in the last 5 years.
There are over 79,917 claims analysts currently employed in the United States.
There are 22,062 active claims analyst job openings in the US.
The average claims analyst salary is $48,398.
Are claims analyst jobs in demand?
Claims analyst job and salary trends over time
Claims analyst jobs over time
Claims analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79,917 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 82,506 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 82,738 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 82,672 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 81,034 | 0.02% |
Average claims analyst salary over time
Claims analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,398 | $23.27 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $47,349 | $22.76 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $46,718 | $22.46 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $46,009 | $22.12 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $45,144 | $21.70 | +1.1% |
Claims analyst jobs by state
Most common states for claims analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 116 | 17% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 449 | 5% |
| 3 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 328 | 5% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 37 | 5% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 234 | 4% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 232 | 4% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 119 | 4% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 72 | 4% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 41 | 4% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 41 | 4% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 27 | 4% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 21 | 4% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,019 | 3% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 333 | 3% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 256 | 3% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 233 | 3% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 115 | 3% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 93 | 3% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 53 | 3% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 38 | 3% |
Most common cities for claims analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 2 | 7% | $46,441 |
| 2 | Opelika | 2 | 7% | $42,867 |
| 3 | Juneau | 2 | 6% | $53,322 |
| 4 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $48,018 |
| 5 | Hoboken | 2 | 4% | $65,930 |
| 6 | Costa Mesa | 3 | 3% | $51,721 |
| 7 | Manchester | 3 | 3% | $41,755 |
| 8 | Lansing | 2 | 2% | $58,079 |
| 9 | Boston | 6 | 1% | $51,561 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $47,963 |
| 11 | Jersey City | 3 | 1% | $65,997 |
| 12 | Montgomery | 3 | 1% | $42,710 |
| 13 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $35,291 |
| 14 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $41,356 |
| 15 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $57,793 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 6 | 0% | $33,791 |
| 17 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $46,006 |
| 18 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $50,547 |
Claims Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of claims analyst experts
University of California, Irvine
Hope College
David Feldman Ph.D.
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy and Political Science, Director, Water UCI, Director, MPP ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine
Urban Planning and Public Policy
What skills stand out on Claims Analyst resumes?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Succinct writing, critical thinking, strong quantitative analytical skills.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Claims Analysts in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Todd Steen: In the next three to five years, data analysis and the ability to use economic reasoning, will be more critical than ever. Graduates should be familiar with economics models and should be able to use software packages that analyze data.