Is being an insurance adjuster a good side hustle?

Adjuster work can be taken on a per-claim basis, and many independent adjusters get their first assignments during storm and catastrophe events. Claims adjusters, examiners, and investigators earned a median annual wage of $78,000 in May 2025. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment in this occupation to decline 6% from 2025 to 2035, with about 21,600 openings per year, nearly all from replacement needs. Most states require an adjuster license; residents of the 16 jurisdictions that do not license adjusters often use a Florida or Texas designated home state license.