SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Parkersburg
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV · 5 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Parkersburg, WV is $70,180 a year, trailing the national median of $78,000 by 10.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Parkersburg, WV is $70,180 a year, trailing the national median of $78,000 by 10.0%. Half of workers earn between $63,480 and $81,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,110 and the ninetieth at $100,420.
Huntington leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $76,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 40th of 164 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,110 | −31.9% |
| 25th | $63,480 | −18.6% |
| Median (50th) | $70,180 | −10.0% |
| 75th | $81,110 | +4.0% |
| 90th | $100,420 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $75,320 | −3.4% |
Other metro areas in West Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntington | $76,400 | 350 | |
| 2 | Morgantown | $76,400 | 30 | |
| 3 | Charleston | $65,000 | 330 | |
| 4 | Wheeling | $63,880 | 50 | |
| 5 | Beckley | $62,830 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Parkersburg run 10.5% below the national average, so the median of $70,180 goes as far as $78,413 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$70,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,413US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $70,180 a year, 10.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,110 to $100,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntington, at $76,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Parkersburg, WV?
The median annual wage is $70,180, or $33.74 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,000, so pay in Parkersburg, WV is 10.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Parkersburg, WV earns more than $100,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Huntington, at $76,400 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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