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State comparison · 2025

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary: Maryland vs Washington

Occupation

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Maryland earn a median of $95,560. In Washington, $80,700. After cost-of-living, the gap is 20.7% — not 18.4%.

Nominal pay gap
+18.4%
Maryland vs Washington
COL-adjusted gap
+20.7%
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

Washington

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

Median
$80,700
p25
$64,750
p75
$100,610
p10
$50,080
p90
$122,840
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
107.0
See full breakdown for Washington

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.