Material Damage Adjuster Salary in the United States

How much does a Material Damage Adjuster make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Material Damage Adjuster in the United States is $86,802 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a Material Damage Adjuster's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,962
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,150 to $94,738
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,093
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Material Damage Adjuster Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $94,738 $7,895 $1,822 $46
Average $86,802 $7,234 $1,669 $42
25th Percentile $80,150 $6,679 $1,541 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Material Damage Adjuster Salaries

A Material Damage 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Material Damage 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 Material Damage Adjusters. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $96,108.
  • California: $95,743.
  • Massachusetts: $94,467.

Top Paying Cities for Material Damage Adjusters

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:

  • San Jose: $109,484
  • San Francisco: $108,285
  • Oakland: $106,003

What Skills Can Increase a Material Damage Adjuster's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 15.43% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Claims Management (Mentioned in 2.85% Job Postings): Claims Management means the process of identifying, controlling and resolving demands by individuals or public entities to recover losses from any Member of the Association.
  • Insurance Industry (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): The insurance industry comprises companies and people who develop insurance policies, and sell, administrate, and regulate them.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 15.43%
Claims Management 2.85%
Insurance Industry 1.93%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Material Damage Adjuster's salary.
  • Customer Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Customer Communications
$96,351
11%
Initiative
$92,011
6%
Risk Management
$92,011
6%
Knowledge of Claims
$91,143
5%
Agility
$91,143
5%
Conflict Management
$91,143
5%
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Material Damage Adjuster Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Material Damage Adjuster roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Material Damage Adjuster positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Material Damage Adjuster as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Material Damage Adjuster

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$108,503$52.025%
Energy & Utilities$104,163$50.020%
Financial Services$95,483$46.010%
Business Services$91,143$44.05%

How Education impacts a Material Damage Adjuster's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Material Damage Adjusters enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Material Damage Adjuster with a Associate's Degree is between $83,409 and $88,881).

Material Damage Adjuster Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Material Damage Adjuster
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 13.4%
Associates 8.4%
Bachelors 62.2%
Masters 10.8%
Doctorate 4.5%
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Material Damage Adjuster Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Damage 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Material Damage Adjuster

Salaries for a Material Damage Adjuster can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $82,618 in 2023 to around $82,675 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Material Damage Adjuster salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Material Damage Adjuster Over Time

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2023
$82,618
2024
$83,417
2025
$82,675
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2024 $83,417
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FAQ about Material Damage Adjuster

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Material Damage Adjuster?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Material Damage Adjuster roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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