Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $74,210 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.68
10th percentile $47,680
90th percentile $108,790
Employed locally 60
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,680
    25th
    $58,840
    50th (median)
    $74,210
    75th
    $91,250
    90th
    $108,790

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 82% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 18% 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
    Vallejo, CA $98,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $86,940
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,350
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $78,800

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,850
    Project Management Specialists $96,930
    Management Analysts $92,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,740
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,200
    Human Resources Specialists $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Charlottesville, VA is $35.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Charlottesville, VA is 3.4% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,680 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,840.