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

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

Median annual salary $72,550 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.88
10th percentile $39,960
90th percentile $120,430
Employed locally 160
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,960
    25th
    $55,840
    50th (median)
    $72,550
    75th
    $96,980
    90th
    $120,430

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 118% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 18% 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
    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 Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,840
    Human Resources Specialists $60,280
    Project Management Specialists $95,180
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,050
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Erie, PA is $34.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Erie, PA is 5.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,960 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,840.