U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsReview settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims. Excludes "Fire Inspectors and Investigators" (33-2021).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262,540 | 1.2 % | $28.94 | $60,200 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $17.17 | $21.37 | $28.18 | $35.45 | $42.46 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $35,710 | $44,460 | $58,620 | $73,730 | $88,320 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Carriers | 120,780 | 10.16 | $28.60 | $59,490 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | 64,240 | 7.36 | $27.97 | $58,180 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 44,910 | 2.21 | $32.17 | $66,910 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 9,630 | 0.42 | $26.65 | $55,440 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6,490 | 0.34 | $28.51 | $59,310 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance Carriers | 120,780 | 10.16 | $28.60 | $59,490 |
| Insurance and Employee Benefit Funds | 3,330 | 7.60 | $27.53 | $57,270 |
| Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities | 64,240 | 7.36 | $27.97 | $58,180 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 44,910 | 2.21 | $32.17 | $66,910 |
| Office Administrative Services | 1,820 | 0.46 | $27.00 | $56,150 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Physicians | 50 | (7) | $35.57 | $73,990 |
| Other Financial Investment Activities | 330 | 0.10 | $35.20 | $73,210 |
| Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers | (8) | (8) | $32.99 | $68,620 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 70 | 0.06 | $32.89 | $68,420 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 44,910 | 2.21 | $32.17 | $66,910 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 29,930 | 2.14 | 1.04 | $31.32 | $65,140 |
| New York | 20,470 | 2.45 | 1.19 | $31.22 | $64,940 |
| Texas | 20,320 | 2.01 | 0.98 | $28.37 | $59,010 |
| Florida | 16,860 | 2.37 | 1.15 | $26.69 | $55,520 |
| Pennsylvania | 14,730 | 2.69 | 1.30 | $29.00 | $60,310 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 5,330 | 3.33 | 1.61 | $30.61 | $63,670 |
| Nebraska | 2,780 | 3.08 | 1.49 | $25.03 | $52,070 |
| Oklahoma | 4,140 | 2.79 | 1.35 | $24.80 | $51,580 |
| Maryland | 6,740 | 2.74 | 1.33 | $30.96 | $64,400 |
| Maine | 1,580 | 2.73 | 1.32 | $27.37 | $56,930 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 780 | 1.23 | 0.59 | $37.99 | $79,010 |
| New Jersey | 8,820 | 2.34 | 1.13 | $32.40 | $67,400 |
| Louisiana | 4,130 | 2.25 | 1.09 | $32.07 | $66,710 |
| California | 29,930 | 2.14 | 1.04 | $31.32 | $65,140 |
| New York | 20,470 | 2.45 | 1.19 | $31.22 | $64,940 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 10,290 | 2.91 | 1.41 | $29.45 | $61,260 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 9,580 | 1.92 | 0.93 | $33.37 | $69,420 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 7,670 | 2.01 | 0.97 | $31.27 | $65,040 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 7,340 | 4.07 | 1.97 | $29.88 | $62,140 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 6,770 | 3.38 | 1.64 | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 5,370 | 4.34 | 2.10 | $31.51 | $65,540 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 5,270 | 2.39 | 1.16 | $28.97 | $60,250 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 4,680 | 4.28 | 2.07 | $26.47 | $55,070 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 4,450 | 2.64 | 1.28 | $28.43 | $59,140 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 4,380 | 2.64 | 1.28 | $30.38 | $63,190 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco, TX | 960 | 9.73 | 4.71 | $25.83 | $53,730 |
| Olympia, WA | 810 | 8.60 | 4.16 | $25.66 | $53,380 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 2,340 | 7.38 | 3.57 | $25.47 | $52,970 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 3,660 | 6.69 | 3.24 | $30.46 | $63,360 |
| Columbia, MO | 510 | 6.17 | 2.99 | $24.90 | $51,780 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | 1,160 | 6.15 | 2.98 | $25.95 | $53,980 |
| Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME | 1,130 | 5.88 | 2.85 | $27.60 | $57,400 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 2,420 | 5.70 | 2.76 | $28.44 | $59,160 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 1,680 | 5.51 | 2.67 | $25.67 | $53,390 |
| Wausau, WI | 320 | 5.03 | 2.44 | $29.74 | $61,860 |