Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $77,110 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.07
10th percentile $48,920
90th percentile $107,820
Employed locally 1,560
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,920
    25th
    $60,250
    50th (median)
    $77,110
    75th
    $90,850
    90th
    $107,820

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 91% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 9% 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
    Vallejo, CA $98,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $86,940
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $83,060
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $79,350
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $78,800

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Richmond, VA is $37.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Richmond, VA is 0.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $48,920 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,250.