Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $60,390 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $41,980
90th percentile $89,970
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,980
    25th
    $47,780
    50th (median)
    $60,390
    75th
    $75,430
    90th
    $89,970

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 115% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 15% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Merced, CA $105,350
    Salinas, 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
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $85,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,060
    Morgantown, WV $74,290
    Wheeling, WV-OH $72,560
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $71,950
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $70,180

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,600
    Human Resources Specialists $62,890
    Financial Specialists, All Other $77,960
    Compliance Officers $54,040
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $46,390
    Training and Development Specialists $43,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Beckley, WV is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Beckley, WV is 21.4% below 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 Beckley?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $41,980 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,780.