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State comparison · 2025

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary: Maryland vs North Dakota

Occupation

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Maryland earn a median of $95,560. In North Dakota, $65,460. After cost-of-living, the gap is 23.7% — not 46%.

Nominal pay gap
+46%
Maryland vs North Dakota
COL-adjusted gap
+23.7%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

Maryland

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Median
$95,560
p25
$72,240
p75
$114,920
p10
$53,190
p90
$135,040
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
105.0
See full breakdown for Maryland

North Dakota

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Median
$65,460
p25
$58,120
p75
$79,400
p10
$47,960
p90
$97,470
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
89.0
See full breakdown for North Dakota

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.