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Workers' Compensation Dispute Resolution Specialist 1/2

Louisiana Works · Metairie, LA

$15.76 - $27.01 Hourly Posted Oct 5, 2026 · yesterday Closes Oct 15, 2026
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The Workers’ Compensation Dispute Resolution Specialist 1/2 will provide support services to the Workers' Compensation (WC) Judge, conduct research, as well as prepares summaries, to assist the Judge and Mediator in evaluating the legal and factual issues presented in Workers' Compensation disputes. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Administration (OWCA) in Louisiana oversees the enforcement and administration of workers’ compensation laws, aiming to support early return-to-work efforts and improve workplace safety. The department manages disputed claims, conducts hearings, reviews medical treatment disputes, and investigates fraud through collaborative efforts like the GAME ON task force.

Source: GovernmentJobs / State of Louisiana NeoGov

Pay & demand for Claims Adjusters & Investigators in Louisiana

This listing pays about $44,481/yr (midpoint) — around the 15th percentile for Claims Adjusters & Investigators in Louisiana: below the typical range.

10th median $104,33090th
Employed in Louisiana
3,340
Share of LA jobs
1.73 per 1,000

Typical path: Bachelor's or insurance experience; adjuster licensing

Living in New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median rent
$1,182/mo
Median home value
$248,000
Median household income
$62,271/yr
Population
988,763

A month at this job's midpoint pay would cover about 3.1 months of median rent here.

HUD fair market rent (FY2026, Jefferson Parish): $1,113/mo 1BR · $1,331/mo 2BR — a 2BR at FMR takes about 36% of this job's monthly midpoint pay.

Wage estimates: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics, 2025 annual estimates, occupation 131031 — Claims Adjusters & Investigators. Percentile is an estimate for comparison, not a guarantee. Cost-of-living figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Fair market rents: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development, FY2026.

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