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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $70,180 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.74
10th percentile $53,110
90th percentile $100,420
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,110
    25th
    $63,480
    50th (median)
    $70,180
    75th
    $81,110
    90th
    $100,420

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 125% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 25% 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
    Charleston, WV $64,170

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$95,640
    Human Resources Specialists$89,860
    Financial Specialists, All Other$92,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$72,540
    Management Analysts$103,400
    Project Management Specialists$87,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Parkersburg, WV is $33.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Parkersburg, WV is 8.6% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $53,110 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,480.