Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Redding, CA make a median of $77,070 a year, or about $37.05 an hour. The range runs from $53K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.68), that's roughly $76,549 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,590/month, about 31.6% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $77K get you in Redding?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Redding’s Regional Price Parity (100.68). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Redding
Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators pay in Redding tracks closely to the national median, $77K locally vs. $78K nationwide, a 1% difference. Rent runs $1,590/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 32.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.68) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in metros near Redding, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $89K | $78K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $105K | $91K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $85K | $76K |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $88K | $82K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Redding, CA
Entry-level claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators (10th percentile) start around $53K. Mid-career wages sit at $77K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $101K | +30% | 360 |
| New Jersey | $96K | +23% | 9,650 |
| Maryland | $96K | +23% | N/A |
| California | $92K | +18% | 24,290 |
| Connecticut | $88K | +13% | 3,190 |
| Alaska | $88K | +12% | 220 |
| New York | $87K | +12% | 17,330 |
| Rhode Island | $87K | +11% | 1,150 |
| Vermont | $84K | +8% | 280 |
| New Hampshire | $84K | +8% | 880 |
| Massachusetts | $84K | +7% | 5,070 |
| Oregon | $82K | +5% | 2,950 |
| Washington | $81K | +3% | 6,180 |
| Alabama | $80K | +2% | 4,040 |
| Hawaii | $79K | +1% | 900 |
| South Dakota | $79K | +1% | 1,030 |
| Michigan | $79K | +1% | 6,640 |
| Texas | $79K | +1% | 29,220 |
| Maine | $79K | +1% | 1,650 |
| Minnesota | $78K | +0% | 5,530 |
| Wisconsin | $78K | +0% | 8,760 |
| Tennessee | $78K | +0% | 6,390 |
| Colorado | $78K | -0% | 5,680 |
| Idaho | $77K | -1% | 1,320 |
| Kansas | $77K | -1% | 4,570 |
| Pennsylvania | $77K | -1% | 13,270 |
| Mississippi | $77K | -1% | N/A |
| Illinois | $77K | -1% | 14,210 |
| Florida | $77K | -1% | 28,100 |
| Wyoming | $76K | -2% | 180 |
| Missouri | $76K | -3% | 6,200 |
| Nebraska | $76K | -3% | 3,160 |
| South Carolina | $75K | -3% | 4,130 |
| North Carolina | $75K | -3% | 9,880 |
| Virginia | $74K | -5% | 7,860 |
| Arkansas | $74K | -5% | 2,660 |
| Kentucky | $74K | -5% | 3,670 |
| Indiana | $74K | -6% | 4,340 |
| Georgia | $73K | -6% | N/A |
| Iowa | $73K | -7% | 3,930 |
| Delaware | $72K | -7% | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $71K | -9% | 4,140 |
| Utah | $69K | -12% | 2,440 |
| Ohio | $68K | -13% | 13,650 |
| New Mexico | $68K | -13% | 1,280 |
| West Virginia | $67K | -14% | 1,340 |
| North Dakota | $65K | -16% | 750 |
| Louisiana | $65K | -16% | 3,340 |
| Arizona | $65K | -17% | 13,830 |
| Montana | $64K | -18% | 1,230 |
| Nevada | $63K | -20% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a claims adjusters, examiners, and investigator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Redding?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $77K, rent takes 32.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,590/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,500/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators in Redding?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators typically earn — is $53K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,197/month. At HUD’s $1,590/month FMR, rent would take 50% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is claims adjusters, examiners, and investigator a high-paying job in Redding?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $77K locally vs. $78K nationally, a 1% difference.
How does Redding compare to the national average for claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators?
Redding pays $77K median vs. the U.S. average of $78K — that’s -1%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.68), the purchasing-power equivalent is $77K — below the national median.
How much do claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators make in Redding, CA?
The median is $77,070 a year, that works out to about $37 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,280, and experienced claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators can clear $98,270. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $77K enough to live in Redding?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,942/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,590/month, which eats 32.2% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators salary go in Redding?
Redding has a Regional Price Parity of 100.68 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators salary is worth about $76,549 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.