Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,320 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.25
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $104,870
Employed locally 130
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $57,840
    50th (median)
    $73,320
    75th
    $94,570
    90th
    $104,870

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,080
    Human Resources Specialists $62,080
    Project Management Specialists $81,040
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $60,880
    Compliance Officers $63,710
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $35.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 4.5% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,840.