Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $78,850 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.91
10th percentile $49,940
90th percentile $106,330
Employed locally 30
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,940
    25th
    $61,110
    50th (median)
    $78,850
    75th
    $96,100
    90th
    $106,330

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 130% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Merced, CA $105,350
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $100,980
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,260
    Chico, CA $98,920

    Nearby metros — Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reading, PA $97,930
    Lexington Park, MD $95,020
    Spartanburg, SC $87,050
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $86,920
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $84,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,670

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$63,240
    Human Resources Specialists$62,020
    Project Management Specialists$83,810
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72,320
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$58,350
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$61,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Altoona, PA is $37.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.12 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salaries?

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Altoona, PA is 2.7% above the national median of $76,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Altoona?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,940 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,110.