Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $59,790 -22.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.75
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $100,420
Employed locally 340
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $59,790
    75th
    $80,250
    90th
    $100,420

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 86% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 14% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $88,680
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $88,230
    Mansfield, OH $85,860
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $82,020
    Johnstown, PA $79,980
    Johnson City, TN $79,600

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,170
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $90,170
    Accountants and Auditors $78,710
    Project Management Specialists $101,180
    Human Resources Specialists $64,740
    Management Analysts $100,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Dayton, OH is $28.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Dayton, OH is 22.1% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.