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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $57,740 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.76
10th percentile $37,770
90th percentile $94,210
Employed locally 50
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,770
    25th
    $47,310
    50th (median)
    $57,740
    75th
    $76,300
    90th
    $94,210

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 88% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 12% below 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 Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,100
    Accountants and Auditors $75,480
    Human Resources Specialists $55,120
    Project Management Specialists $78,390
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,720
    Management Analysts $79,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Dalton, GA is $27.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Dalton, GA is 24.8% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $37,770 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,310.