Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $76,670 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.86
10th percentile $55,220
90th percentile $110,260
Employed locally 90
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,220
    25th
    $65,480
    50th (median)
    $76,670
    75th
    $91,840
    90th
    $110,260

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 122% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 22% 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
    Gainesville, GA $84,320
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $79,650
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $79,340
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $78,820
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $78,000

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$57,400
    Accountants and Auditors$73,940
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,260
    Human Resources Specialists$54,240
    Training and Development Specialists$51,850
    Project Management Specialists$77,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Athens, GA is $36.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Athens, GA is 0.2% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $55,220 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,480.