What are the main factors that influence an Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster's salary?

An Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,230 for beginners, reaching about $53,438 at mid-level, and approach $89,241 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster?

Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster roles are District of Columbia $62,213, California $61,977, Massachusetts $61,151. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster roles make?

Salaries for Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster level roles vary by specialization: Inside Claims Adjuster III: $86,845; Inside Claims Adjuster II: $75,776; Claims Adjuster: $70,969; Casualty Claims Adjuster: $70,790; Accident Benefits Claims Advisor: $64,733.

Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster in New Mexico is $52,043 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,493
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,919 to $55,942
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $44,164

10% $44,164

50% (Median) $52,043

90% $59,493

Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,942	$4,662	$1,076	$27
Average	$52,043	$4,337	$1,001	$25
25th Percentile	$47,919	$3,993	$922	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster Salaries

An Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $51,230
Early Career (1-2 years): $79,166
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,438
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,840
Expert (over 8 years): $89,241

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster	less than 1 year	$51,230
Warranty Manager	1-2 years	$79,166
Rental Service Manager	2-4 years	$53,438
Retail Tire Service Manager	5-8 years	$69,840
Diesel Mechanic Manager	over 8 years	$89,241

How Do Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Accident Benefits Claims Adjusters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,213.
California: $61,977.
Massachusetts: $61,151.

District of Columbia $62,213 California $61,977 Massachusetts $61,151 Washington $60,926 New Jersey $60,904 Alaska $60,825 Connecticut $60,050 New York $59,735

Hawaii $58,729 Rhode Island $58,257 Maryland $57,937 Minnesota $57,499 Colorado $57,330 Illinois $57,274 Oregon $57,061 Delaware $56,903

New Hampshire $56,804 Virginia $56,583 Pennsylvania $55,937 Nevada $55,611 North Dakota $55,504 Michigan $55,336 Wisconsin $55,274 Vermont $55,150

Texas $54,807 Maine $54,785 Arizona $54,751 Ohio $54,712 Georgia $54,195 Indiana $53,936 Wyoming $53,886 Utah $53,807

Iowa $53,773 Kansas $53,504 Louisiana $53,425 North Carolina $53,397 Missouri $53,386 Florida $53,167 Montana $53,049 Nebraska $52,936

Kentucky $52,874 South Carolina $52,650 Tennessee $52,509 Idaho $52,453 New Mexico $52,043 Oklahoma $51,953 Alabama $51,621 South Dakota $51,065

Arkansas $50,762 West Virginia $50,599 Mississippi $50,110

Top Paying Cities for Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $52,597
Belen: $52,304
Bernalillo: $52,690

Algodones, NM $52,597

Belen, NM $52,304

Bernalillo, NM $52,690

Bluewater, NM $51,584

Bosque, NM $51,920

Casa Blanca, NM $52,037

Cedar Crest, NM $52,734

Cedarvale, NM $50,666

Cerrillos, NM $52,635

Claunch, NM $50,478

Coyote, NM $51,860

Cuba, NM $51,776

Cubero, NM $52,152

Edgewood, NM $52,499

Estancia, NM $51,873

Gallina, NM $51,588

Counselor, NM $51,620

Grants, NM $51,525

Milan, NM $51,731

Isleta, NM $52,781

Jarales, NM $52,254

Jemez Pueblo, NM $52,344

Jemez Springs, NM $52,183

Laguna, NM $52,407

La Jara, NM $51,719

La Joya, NM $51,599

Lindrith, NM $51,537

Los Lunas, NM $52,581

Mcintosh, NM $52,158

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $51,811

Moriarty, NM $51,983

Mountainair, NM $51,422

Nageezi, NM $51,552

New Laguna, NM $52,127

Paguate, NM $52,162

Pena Blanca, NM $52,745

Peralta, NM $52,664

Placitas, NM $52,691

Ponderosa, NM $52,278

Prewitt, NM $51,568

Regina, NM $51,604

Sandia Park, NM $52,601

Corrales, NM $52,800

San Fidel, NM $51,846

San Rafael, NM $51,625

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $52,602

San Ysidro, NM $52,531

Stanley, NM $51,975

Tijeras, NM $52,608

Tome, NM $52,511

Torreon, NM $52,336

Veguita, NM $51,916

Willard, NM $51,329

Youngsville, NM $51,874

Bosque Farms, NM $52,761

Clines Corners, NM $51,661

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $52,642

Cochiti Lake, NM $52,710

Albuquerque, NM $52,829

Kirtland Afb, NM $52,829

Rio Rancho, NM $52,743

Gallup, NM $51,643

Brimhall, NM $51,497

Church Rock, NM $51,521

Continental Divide, NM $51,484

Crownpoint, NM $51,527

Fence Lake, NM $51,297

Fort Wingate, NM $51,503

Gamerco, NM $51,589

Mentmore, NM $51,510

Mexican Springs, NM $51,503

Ramah, NM $51,409

Rehoboth, NM $51,538

Thoreau, NM $51,540

Tohatchi, NM $51,493

Vanderwagen, NM $51,503

Zuni, NM $51,491

Navajo, NM $51,561

Jamestown, NM $51,433

Pinehill, NM $51,369

Sheep Springs, NM $51,549

Smith Lake, NM $51,741

Yatahey, NM $51,530

Farmington, NM $51,778

Aztec, NM $51,874

Blanco, NM $51,631

Bloomfield, NM $51,570

Flora Vista, NM $51,832

Fruitland, NM $51,507

Kirtland, NM $51,832

La Plata, NM $51,851

Navajo Dam, NM $51,828

Shiprock, NM $51,756

Waterflow, NM $51,729

Newcomb, NM $51,517

Sanostee, NM $51,550

Santa Fe, NM $53,099

Abiquiu, NM $51,647

Alcalde, NM $52,546

Amalia, NM $51,568

Arroyo Hondo, NM $51,496

Arroyo Seco, NM $51,555

Canjilon, NM $51,487

Canones, NM $51,956

Carson, NM $51,693

Cebolla, NM $51,517

Cerro, NM $51,533

Chama, NM $51,743

Chamisal, NM $52,407

Chimayo, NM $52,775

Cordova, NM $52,686

Costilla, NM $51,784

Taos Ski Valley, NM $51,392

Dixon, NM $52,357

Dulce, NM $51,742

El Prado, NM $51,601

El Rito, NM $51,837

Embudo, NM $52,088

Espanola, NM $52,711

Glorieta, NM $52,895

Hernandez, NM $52,221

Ilfeld, NM $52,406

La Madera, NM $51,746

Lamy, NM $52,693

Llano, NM $52,301

Los Alamos, NM $52,818

White Rock, NM $52,917

Medanales, NM $52,279

Ojo Caliente, NM $51,971

Los Ojos, NM $51,616

Pecos, NM $52,730

Penasco, NM $52,106

Petaca, NM $51,439

Questa, NM $51,587

Ranchos De Taos, NM $51,859

Red River, NM $51,440

Ribera, NM $51,771

Rowe, NM $52,456

San Cristobal, NM $51,438

San Jose, NM $52,327

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $52,582

Santa Cruz, NM $52,757

Serafina, NM $51,640

Taos, NM $51,571

Tererro, NM $52,899

Tesuque, NM $53,099

Tierra Amarilla, NM $51,571

Trampas, NM $52,064

Tres Piedras, NM $51,425

Truchas, NM $52,538

Vadito, NM $52,038

Valdez, NM $51,477

Vallecitos, NM $51,437

Velarde, NM $52,278

Villanueva, NM $51,671

Spaceport City, NM $50,617

Las Vegas, NM $51,233

Angel Fire, NM $51,384

Anton Chico, NM $51,144

Buena Vista, NM $51,614

Chacon, NM $51,650

Cimarron, NM $51,303

Cleveland, NM $52,016

Eagle Nest, NM $51,342

Guadalupita, NM $51,571

Holman, NM $51,884

La Loma, NM $51,058

Maxwell, NM $51,321

Miami, NM $51,210

Mills, NM $51,028

Montezuma, NM $52,280

Mora, NM $52,089

Mosquero, NM $50,984

Ocate, NM $51,266

Ojo Feliz, NM $51,401

Rainsville, NM $51,626

Raton, NM $51,450

Rociada, NM $52,307

Roy, NM $51,039

Sapello, NM $51,853

Solano, NM $50,977

Springer, NM $51,188

Ute Park, NM $51,328

Valmora, NM $51,189

Wagon Mound, NM $51,131

Watrous, NM $51,207

Socorro, NM $51,088

Aragon, NM $51,243

Datil, NM $51,031

Lemitar, NM $51,326

Luna, NM $51,334

Magdalena, NM $51,035

Pie Town, NM $51,206

Polvadera, NM $51,449

Quemado, NM $51,312

Reserve, NM $51,220

San Acacia, NM $51,534

San Antonio, NM $50,806

Truth Or Consequences, NM $50,795

Arrey, NM $50,786

Caballo, NM $50,821

Derry, NM $50,563

Elephant Butte, NM $50,927

Garfield, NM $50,416

Hatch, NM $49,608

Monticello, NM $50,792

Rincon, NM $49,323

Salem, NM $50,259

Williamsburg, NM $50,859

Winston, NM $50,829

Las Cruces, NM $48,677

White Sands Missile Range, NM $48,837

Santa Teresa, NM $49,192

Playas, NM $51,030

Animas, NM $51,155

Anthony, NM $49,180

Arenas Valley, NM $51,065

Bayard, NM $51,017

Berino, NM $48,957

Buckhorn, NM $51,070

Santa Clara, NM $51,107

Chamberino, NM $49,008

Cliff, NM $51,011

Columbus, NM $50,874

Deming, NM $50,886

Dona Ana, NM $48,679

Fairacres, NM $48,824

Faywood, NM $50,862

Fort Bayard, NM $51,058

Gila, NM $50,936

Glenwood, NM $50,976

Hachita, NM $50,874

Hanover, NM $50,885

Hillsboro, NM $50,781

Hurley, NM $50,983

La Mesa, NM $49,608

Lordsburg, NM $50,992

Mesilla, NM $48,678

Mesilla Park, NM $48,683

Mesquite, NM $48,725

Mimbres, NM $50,925

Mule Creek, NM $51,063

Organ, NM $48,709

Pinos Altos, NM $51,010

Radium Springs, NM $48,698

Redrock, NM $50,880

Rodeo, NM $51,220

San Miguel, NM $48,706

Silver City, NM $51,011

Sunland Park, NM $48,930

Tyrone, NM $51,162

Vado, NM $48,744

Chaparral, NM $49,359

Clovis, NM $50,913

Cannon Afb, NM $50,800

Broadview, NM $50,764

Causey, NM $50,677

Crossroads, NM $50,557

Dora, NM $50,798

Elida, NM $50,587

Floyd, NM $50,710

Fort Sumner, NM $50,669

Grady, NM $50,813

House, NM $50,772

Kenna, NM $50,587

Lingo, NM $50,674

Melrose, NM $50,781

Milnesand, NM $50,567

Pep, NM $50,636

Portales, NM $50,822

Rogers, NM $50,650

Saint Vrain, NM $50,813

Taiban, NM $50,652

Texico, NM $50,833

Yeso, NM $50,468

Roswell, NM $50,526

Artesia, NM $50,626

Caprock, NM $50,523

Carlsbad, NM $50,659

Dexter, NM $50,562

Eunice, NM $50,704

Hagerman, NM $50,587

Hobbs, NM $50,779

Hope, NM $50,402

Jal, NM $50,645

Lake Arthur, NM $50,504

Lakewood, NM $50,579

Loco Hills, NM $50,672

Loving, NM $50,646

Lovington, NM $50,730

Mcdonald, NM $50,591

Malaga, NM $50,597

Maljamar, NM $50,548

Monument, NM $50,667

Tatum, NM $50,624

Whites City, NM $50,709

Carrizozo, NM $50,287

Alamogordo, NM $50,127

Alto, NM $50,294

Bent, NM $50,136

Capitan, NM $50,177

Cloudcroft, NM $50,131

Corona, NM $50,505

Encino, NM $50,911

Fort Stanton, NM $50,199

Glencoe, NM $50,163

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $50,121

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $50,121

Hondo, NM $50,209

La Luz, NM $50,121

Lincoln, NM $50,063

Mayhill, NM $50,235

Mescalero, NM $50,144

Nogal, NM $50,359

Orogrande, NM $50,146

Picacho, NM $50,198

Pinon, NM $50,387

Ruidoso, NM $50,390

Ruidoso Downs, NM $50,321

Sacramento, NM $50,166

San Patricio, NM $50,226

Sunspot, NM $50,121

Timberon, NM $50,230

Tinnie, NM $50,169

Tularosa, NM $50,154

Vaughn, NM $50,706

Weed, NM $50,228

Tucumcari, NM $50,958

Amistad, NM $50,892

Bard, NM $50,811

Capulin, NM $51,386

Clayton, NM $50,991

Conchas Dam, NM $51,037

Cuervo, NM $50,791

Des Moines, NM $51,183

Folsom, NM $51,262

Garita, NM $50,939

Gladstone, NM $51,042

Grenville, NM $51,032

Logan, NM $50,956

Mcalister, NM $50,798

Nara Visa, NM $50,835

Newkirk, NM $50,891

Quay, NM $50,921

San Jon, NM $50,866

Santa Rosa, NM $50,921

Sedan, NM $50,939

Trementina, NM $50,936

Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Retail & Wholesale sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster positions in MFG Nondurable or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$67,656	$33.0	30%
Retail & Wholesale	$57,247	$28.0	10%

Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Accident Benefits Claims Adjuster's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$47,919

Average $52,043/year

$55,942

$3,993

Average $4,337/month

$4,662

$922

Average $1,001/week

$1,076

$23

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$55,942	$4,662	$1,076	$27
Average	$52,043	$4,337	$1,001	$25
25th Percentile	$47,919	$3,993	$922	$23

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