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Job outlook for claims associates in the United States
Claims associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected claims associate job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,500 new jobs for claims associates are projected over the next decade.
Claims associate salaries have increased 9% for claims associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 47,592 claims associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 9,145 active claims associate job openings in the US.
The average claims associate salary is $36,558.
Are claims associate jobs in demand?
Yes, claims associate jobs are in demand. Claims associate demand is projected to grow -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Claims associate job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of claims associate jobs and the average claims associate salary over time.
Claims associate jobs over time
Claims associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 47,592 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 52,484 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 56,029 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 59,857 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 60,417 | 0.02% |
Average claims associate salary over time
Claims associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,558 | $17.58 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $35,427 | $17.03 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $34,480 | $16.58 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $33,723 | $16.21 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $33,410 | $16.06 | +2.4% |
Claims associate jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of claims associate job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where claims associates earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for claims associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 19 | 3% |
| 2 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 106 | 2% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 50 | 2% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 44 | 2% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 31 | 2% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 22 | 2% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 15 | 2% |
| 8 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 14 | 2% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 317 | 1% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 151 | 1% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 134 | 1% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 66 | 1% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 58 | 1% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 50 | 1% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 23 | 1% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 18 | 1% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 12 | 1% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 10 | 1% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 7 | 1% |
Most common cities for claims associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 2 | 7% | $32,117 |
| 2 | Hartford | 7 | 6% | $45,734 |
| 3 | Schaumburg | 2 | 3% | $38,033 |
| 4 | West Des Moines | 2 | 3% | $34,050 |
| 5 | Frisco | 3 | 2% | $34,736 |
| 6 | Overland Park | 3 | 2% | $41,607 |
| 7 | OFallon | 2 | 2% | $34,904 |
| 8 | Springfield | 2 | 2% | $37,495 |
| 9 | Topeka | 2 | 2% | $41,588 |
| 10 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $36,534 |
| 11 | Tampa | 5 | 1% | $34,750 |
| 12 | Miami | 3 | 1% | $35,224 |
| 13 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $31,425 |
| 14 | Irving | 2 | 1% | $34,751 |
| 15 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $34,673 |
| 16 | Tallahassee | 2 | 1% | $34,430 |
| 17 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $36,509 |
| 18 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $35,110 |
| 19 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $34,491 |