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

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

Median annual salary $68,270 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.82
10th percentile $41,060
90th percentile $107,300
Employed locally 1,900
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,060
    25th
    $52,230
    50th (median)
    $68,270
    75th
    $90,000
    90th
    $107,300

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 92% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 8% 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
    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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,550
    Project Management Specialists $96,070
    Human Resources Specialists $63,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $76,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,400
    Management Analysts $89,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Pittsburgh, PA is $32.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 11.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $41,060 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,230.