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

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

Median annual salary $97,930 +27.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.08
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $124,590
Employed locally 180
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $61,500
    50th (median)
    $97,930
    75th
    $103,770
    90th
    $124,590

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 126% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 26% 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
    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
    Lancaster, PA $80,940

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,700
    Human Resources Specialists $63,290
    Project Management Specialists $96,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,190
    Training and Development Specialists $53,560
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $67,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Reading, PA is $47.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Reading, PA is 27.5% above 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,500.