They are shaped to interlock when compressed and free flow when not compressed. They are roughly the size and shape of an unshelled peanut and commonly made of expanded polystyrene foam. Two to three inches (50â75 mm) of peanuts are typically used for cushioning and void filling packaging applications.hey are shaped to interlock when compressed and free flow when not compressed. They are roughly the size and shape of an unshelled peanut and commonly made of expanded polystyrene foam. Two to three inches (50â75 mm) of peanuts are typically used for cushioning and void filling packaging applications.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that claims adjusters earned about $31 an hour on average, which resulted in an average annual salary of around $64,000, as of May 2014 (www.bls.gov).
In an economy where many havenât seen a salary increase in years, claims adjusters are enjoying increases from 4 percent to 6 percent, which at least beats inflation.The average annual salary for claims adjusters nationwide is $73,000, according to the Claims Journal 2013 Job & Salary Survey.The survey results are based on responses from 647 participants in 46 states during April and May 2013.This is the second annual survey.n an economy where many havenât seen a salary increase in years, claims adjusters are enjoying increases from 4 percent to 6 percent, which at least beats inflation.