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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $75,420 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.26
10th percentile $46,350
90th percentile $102,910
Employed locally 550
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,350
    25th
    $59,870
    50th (median)
    $75,420
    75th
    $89,460
    90th
    $102,910

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 118% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 18% 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
    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 Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$67,530
    Human Resources Specialists$60,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,750
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,820
    Project Management Specialists$88,600
    Training and Development Specialists$58,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Scranton, PA is $36.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Scranton, PA is 1.8% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $46,350 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,870.