DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 139 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 305,020 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIG Claims, Inc. | $75,000 | 9 | -2.3% |
| 2 | ENGLE MARTIN & ASSOCIATES | $75,000 | 7 | -2.3% |
| 3 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | $59,821 | 6 | -22.1% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $66,500 | +10.2% | 12 | 9 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $170,000 | +117.8% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $115,901 | +70.4% | 5 |
| Maryland | $91,400 | -1.4% | 2 |
| Florida | $76,250 | +14% | 14 |
| Colorado | $73,000 | -2.8% | 1 |
| California | $69,014 | -24.1% | 7 |
| New Jersey | $68,638 | -20.2% | 9 |
| New York | $65,000 | -20.9% | 19 |
| Illinois | $64,567 | -13.2% | 4 |
| Georgia | $61,025 | -15% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $59,322 | -29.7% | 1 |
| Texas | $57,296 | -28.6% | 8 |
| Kansas | $55,500 | -27.6% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $53,016 | -29.2% | 2 |
| Virginia | $50,950 | -33.8% | 2 |
| New Hampshire | $50,000 | -38.7% | 1 |
| South Carolina | $48,194 | -35.7% | 1 |
| Ohio | $47,840 | -20.6% | 3 |
| Washington | $46,084 | -42.5% | 1 |
| Missouri | $45,710 | -40% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $44,070 | -35.1% | 1 |
| Kentucky | $39,000 | -45.7% | 1 |
| Arkansas | $37,000 | -50.7% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $33,550 | -60.3% | 2 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators positions, 73% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 18% required a Master's degree, and 9% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| AIG Claims, Inc. | Bachelor's | $75,000 |
| ENGLE MARTIN & ASSOCIATES | Not specified | $75,000 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Not specified | $59,821 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is Finance and Insurance at $75,506.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 139 DOL filings, the median salary for a Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators is $60,341, ranging from $49,100 to $85,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $112,150 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NY offers the highest median at $66,500.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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