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Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in South Dakota

Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators review insurance claims to verify that payments and settlements follow company policies and legal requirements. They work for insurance companies, government agencies, and independent adjusting firms, analyzing claim documents, interviewing claimants, and sometimes consulting with lawyers on cases that may require litigation. In South Dakota the median pay is $78,900 a year, 1% above the national median of $78,000.

$78,900median pay in South Dakota, per year
$65,640–$96,400middle half earn
1,030employed in South Dakota
$78,000U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

71open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in South Dakota or remote
6employers hiring
9posted in the last 7 days
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Openings in South Dakota and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

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Knowledge areas

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O*NET-SOC 13-1031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.