What are the main factors that influence a Claims Adjustment Specialist'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 Claims Adjustment Specialist?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Claims Adjustment Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Claims Adjustment Specialist's salary?

A Claims Adjustment Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,880 for beginners, reaching about $61,206 at mid-level, and approach $61,761 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Claims Adjustment Specialist?

Claims Adjustment Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Claims Adjustment Specialist roles are District of Columbia $62,375, California $62,138, Massachusetts $61,310. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Claims Adjustment Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Claims Adjustment Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Claims Specialist: $97,179; Adjustment Specialist: $86,509; Health Risk Adjustment Analyst III: $85,700; Insurance Risk Adjustment Analyst III: $85,700; Health Risk Adjustment Analyst II: $76,300.

Claims Adjustment Specialist Salary in Alaska

How much does a Claims Adjustment Specialist make in Alaska? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Claims Adjustment Specialist in Alaska is $60,983 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Claims Adjustment Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,270
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,039 to $68,985
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,627

10% $49,627

50% (Median) $60,983

90% $76,270

Claims Adjustment Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,985	$5,749	$1,327	$33
Average	$60,983	$5,082	$1,173	$29
25th Percentile	$55,039	$4,587	$1,058	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Claims Adjustment Specialist Salaries

A Claims Adjustment Specialist'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 Claims Adjustment Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Claims Adjustment Specialist'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): $58,880
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,539
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,206
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $61,539
Expert (over 8 years): $61,761

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Claims Adjustment Specialist	less than 1 year	$58,880
Early Career Level Claims Adjustment Specialist	1-2 years	$59,539
Mid-Level Level Claims Adjustment Specialist	2-4 years	$61,206
Senior-Level Level Claims Adjustment Specialist	5-8 years	$61,539
Expert Level Claims Adjustment Specialist	over 8 years	$61,761

How Do Claims Adjustment Specialist 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 Claims Adjustment Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,375.
California: $62,138.
Massachusetts: $61,310.

District of Columbia $62,375 California $62,138 Massachusetts $61,310 Washington $61,085 New Jersey $61,062 Alaska $60,983 Connecticut $60,206 New York $59,890

Hawaii $58,882 Rhode Island $58,409 Maryland $58,088 Minnesota $57,648 Colorado $57,479 Illinois $57,423 Oregon $57,209 Delaware $57,051

New Hampshire $56,952 Virginia $56,730 Pennsylvania $56,082 Nevada $55,755 North Dakota $55,648 Michigan $55,479 Wisconsin $55,417 Vermont $55,293

Texas $54,950 Maine $54,927 Arizona $54,894 Ohio $54,854 Georgia $54,336 Indiana $54,077 Wyoming $54,026 Utah $53,947

Iowa $53,913 Kansas $53,643 Louisiana $53,564 North Carolina $53,536 Missouri $53,525 Florida $53,305 Montana $53,187 Nebraska $53,074

Kentucky $53,012 South Carolina $52,787 Tennessee $52,646 Idaho $52,589 New Mexico $52,178 Oklahoma $52,088 Alabama $51,756 South Dakota $51,198

Arkansas $50,894 West Virginia $50,730 Mississippi $50,240

Top Paying Cities for Claims Adjustment Specialist

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:

Anchorage: $61,592
Jber: $61,591
Indian: $61,292

Anchorage, AK $61,592

Jber, AK $61,591

Indian, AK $61,292

Kongiganak, AK $60,637

Adak, AK $60,534

Atka, AK $60,541

Chignik Lake, AK $60,527

Port Heiden, AK $60,506

Port Lions, AK $60,592

Akiachak, AK $60,625

Akiak, AK $60,650

Akutan, AK $60,598

Alakanuk, AK $60,581

Aleknagik, AK $60,541

Anchor Point, AK $60,566

Aniak, AK $60,387

Anvik, AK $60,545

Bethel, AK $60,637

Chefornak, AK $60,625

Chevak, AK $60,502

Chignik, AK $60,550

Chignik Lagoon, AK $60,535

Chitina, AK $60,367

Chugiak, AK $61,181

Clam Gulch, AK $60,454

Clarks Point, AK $60,551

Cold Bay, AK $60,496

Cooper Landing, AK $60,498

Copper Center, AK $60,438

Cordova, AK $60,475

Crooked Creek, AK $60,478

Dillingham, AK $60,435

Eagle River, AK $61,365

Eek, AK $60,683

Egegik, AK $60,490

Ekwok, AK $60,541

Emmonak, AK $60,565

False Pass, AK $60,591

Marshall, AK $60,632

Gakona, AK $60,438

Girdwood, AK $60,489

Glennallen, AK $60,435

Goodnews Bay, AK $60,483

Grayling, AK $60,574

Saint George Island, AK $60,502

Holy Cross, AK $60,539

Homer, AK $60,554

Hooper Bay, AK $60,645

Hope, AK $61,208

Iliamna, AK $60,541

Kalskag, AK $60,610

Karluk, AK $60,458

Kasigluk, AK $60,606

Kasilof, AK $60,584

Kenai, AK $60,542

King Cove, AK $60,589

King Salmon, AK $60,444

Kipnuk, AK $60,593

Kodiak, AK $60,517

Kotlik, AK $60,650

Kwethluk, AK $60,619

Kwigillingok, AK $60,569

Wasilla, AK $61,449

Larsen Bay, AK $60,502

Levelock, AK $60,527

Lower Kalskag, AK $60,651

Mc Grath, AK $60,383

Manokotak, AK $60,539

Mekoryuk, AK $60,587

Moose Pass, AK $60,425

Mountain Village, AK $60,582

Naknek, AK $60,537

Napakiak, AK $60,616

Nikiski, AK $60,312

New Stuyahok, AK $60,567

Toksook Bay, AK $60,580

Nikolski, AK $60,443

Ninilchik, AK $60,516

Nondalton, AK $60,383

Nunapitchuk, AK $60,621

Old Harbor, AK $60,564

Ouzinkie, AK $60,546

Palmer, AK $60,561

Pedro Bay, AK $60,423

Perryville, AK $60,547

Pilot Point, AK $60,471

Pilot Station, AK $60,668

Platinum, AK $60,487

Big Lake, AK $61,338

Port Alsworth, AK $60,548

Quinhagak, AK $60,653

Red Devil, AK $60,408

Russian Mission, AK $60,466

Saint Marys, AK $60,570

Saint Michael, AK $60,582

Saint Paul Island, AK $60,554

Sand Point, AK $60,519

Scammon Bay, AK $60,706

Seldovia, AK $60,525

Seward, AK $60,502

Shageluk, AK $60,554

Nunam Iqua, AK $60,511

Skwentna, AK $60,350

Sleetmute, AK $60,481

Soldotna, AK $60,612

South Naknek, AK $60,473

Stebbins, AK $60,575

Sterling, AK $60,593

Sutton, AK $60,478

Takotna, AK $60,510

Talkeetna, AK $60,496

Tatitlek, AK $60,561

Togiak, AK $60,487

Tuluksak, AK $60,640

Tuntutuliak, AK $60,654

Tununak, AK $60,542

Tyonek, AK $60,460

Trapper Creek, AK $60,450

Unalakleet, AK $60,456

Unalaska, AK $60,612

Valdez, AK $60,516

Willow, AK $60,471

Yakutat, AK $60,517

Nightmute, AK $60,517

Nikolai, AK $60,362

Dutch Harbor, AK $60,721

Whittier, AK $60,531

Houston, AK $61,195

Fairbanks, AK $60,592

Eielson Afb, AK $61,930

Fort Wainwright, AK $61,930

Clear, AK $60,460

North Pole, AK $61,930

Salcha, AK $61,930

Two Rivers, AK $61,930

Allakaket, AK $60,527

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $60,620

Arctic Village, AK $60,509

Barrow, AK $60,656

Beaver, AK $60,412

Ester, AK $61,930

Bettles Field, AK $60,414

Buckland, AK $60,699

Cantwell, AK $60,398

Central, AK $60,349

Fort Greely, AK $60,449

Chicken, AK $60,384

Circle, AK $60,476

Prudhoe Bay, AK $60,529

Deering, AK $60,594

Delta Junction, AK $60,478

Eagle, AK $60,352

Elim, AK $60,416

Fort Yukon, AK $60,388

Galena, AK $60,585

Gambell, AK $60,610

Healy, AK $60,443

Anderson, AK $60,539

Hughes, AK $60,586

Huslia, AK $60,574

Kaktovik, AK $60,603

Kaltag, AK $60,545

Kiana, AK $60,671

Kivalina, AK $60,657

Kobuk, AK $60,561

Kotzebue, AK $60,475

Koyuk, AK $60,610

Koyukuk, AK $60,571

Denali National Park, AK $60,487

Manley Hot Springs, AK $60,410

Lake Minchumina, AK $60,392

Minto, AK $60,604

Point Lay, AK $60,562

Nenana, AK $60,425

Noatak, AK $60,594

Nome, AK $60,510

Noorvik, AK $60,693

Northway, AK $60,430

Nulato, AK $60,588

Point Hope, AK $60,515

Rampart, AK $60,550

Ruby, AK $60,355

Savoonga, AK $60,637

Selawik, AK $60,616

Shaktoolik, AK $60,648

Shishmaref, AK $60,421

Shungnak, AK $60,592

Stevens Village, AK $60,519

Tanacross, AK $60,501

Tanana, AK $60,587

Teller, AK $60,642

Tok, AK $60,501

Venetie, AK $60,404

Wainwright, AK $60,610

Wales, AK $60,616

White Mountain, AK $60,657

Brevig Mission, AK $60,644

Ambler, AK $60,585

Chalkyitsik, AK $60,541

Nuiqsut, AK $60,609

Atqasuk, AK $60,543

Juneau, AK $62,099

Angoon, AK $60,454

Auke Bay, AK $62,099

Douglas, AK $62,099

Elfin Cove, AK $60,419

Gustavus, AK $60,537

Haines, AK $60,470

Hoonah, AK $61,395

Kake, AK $60,504

Pelican, AK $60,480

Petersburg, AK $60,486

Sitka, AK $60,519

Port Alexander, AK $60,579

Skagway, AK $60,515

Tenakee Springs, AK $60,408

Ketchikan, AK $60,543

Meyers Chuck, AK $60,462

Coffman Cove, AK $60,521

Thorne Bay, AK $60,555

Craig, AK $60,471

Hydaburg, AK $60,520

Hyder, AK $60,524

Klawock, AK $60,566

Metlakatla, AK $60,559

Point Baker, AK $60,556

Ward Cove, AK $60,543

Wrangell, AK $60,477

Claims Adjustment Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Claims Adjustment Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Claims Adjustment Specialist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Claims Adjustment Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Claims Adjustment Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$73,180	$35.0	20%
Business Services	$67,082	$32.0	10%
Insurance	$64,033	$31.0	5%

Claims Adjustment Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Claims Adjustment Specialist'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.

$55,039

Average $60,983/year

$68,985

$4,587

Average $5,082/month

$5,749

$1,058

Average $1,173/week

$1,327

$26

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,985	$5,749	$1,327	$33
Average	$60,983	$5,082	$1,173	$29
25th Percentile	$55,039	$4,587	$1,058	$26

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