Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $83,460 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.12
10th percentile $49,670
90th percentile $108,240
Employed locally 1,760
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,670
    25th
    $62,860
    50th (median)
    $83,460
    75th
    $100,170
    90th
    $108,240

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 120% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 20% 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
    Salinas, CA $105,350
    Vallejo, CA $98,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $97,030
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $95,650
    Visalia, CA $94,580
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $94,150

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,390
    Human Resources Specialists $65,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,270
    Loan Officers $61,240
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,560
    Management Analysts $96,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Birmingham, AL is $40.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Birmingham, AL is 8.7% above 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $49,670 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,860.