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

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

Median annual salary $70,430 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $33.86
10th percentile $49,990
90th percentile $101,440
Employed locally 710
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,990
    25th
    $58,730
    50th (median)
    $70,430
    75th
    $89,460
    90th
    $101,440

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 104% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 4% 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
    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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$71,770
    Human Resources Specialists$65,530
    Project Management Specialists$82,540
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$64,950
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63,600
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$60,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Roanoke, VA is $33.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Roanoke, VA is 8.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,990 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,730.