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

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

Median annual salary $56,010 -27.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.93
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $108,510
Employed locally 60
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $56,010
    50th (median)
    $56,010
    75th
    $93,040
    90th
    $108,510

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 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
    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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $66,250
    Human Resources Specialists $61,490
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,490
    Loan Officers $60,900
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $57,860
    Training and Development Specialists $81,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Decatur, AL is $26.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Decatur, AL is 27.1% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,010.