What is an insurance adjuster's salary?

The average annual salary for an insurance adjuster was $62,340 as of 2013, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Ten percent of adjusters earned at or below $37,220. However, 10 percent earned at or above $90,570 per year.

Among the top employment sectors, the federal executive branch showed the highest average salary as of 2013 at $69,670. Adjusters who worked for insurance carriers averaged $61,640 per year. Those who worked for agencies and brokerages averaged $60,930. The District of Columbia was the highest paying state or territory for adjusters at $77,320 per year. Connecticut was next at $71,790, followed by New Jersey at $69,410.