Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $70,060 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.68
10th percentile $47,910
90th percentile $103,970
Employed locally 1,850
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,910
    25th
    $62,610
    50th (median)
    $70,060
    75th
    $88,710
    90th
    $103,970

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 99% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 1% below 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
    Kingston, NY $100,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,190
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $83,240
    Binghamton, NY $82,220
    Glens Falls, NY $81,220

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,240
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $70,640
    Management Analysts $84,020
    Compliance Officers $82,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Buffalo, NY is $33.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Buffalo, NY is 8.8% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,910 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,610.