Also called: Workers Comp Adjuster
Handles claims from workers who got hurt on the job, making sure they get medical care and wage payments.
You review a warehouse worker's back injury claim, approve physical therapy, talk with the doctor about when he can return and process his weekly checks.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 3 years after high school. Bachelor's often preferred; state adjuster license.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Business, Risk Management.
Shrinking (about -5% over 10 years). Tracks claims examiners.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI processes routine injury claims and bills; examiners keep complex cases, but fewer are needed over time.
Classes: Health science CTE, Business class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1031.
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