Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $82,220 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.53
10th percentile $51,120
90th percentile $104,530
Employed locally 30
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,120
    25th
    $67,890
    50th (median)
    $82,220
    75th
    $91,890
    90th
    $104,530

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 139% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 39% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $77,670
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $74,960
    Williamsport, PA $70,350
    Jackson, MS $66,020

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$62,270
    Human Resources Specialists$48,820
    Loan Officers$59,810
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$68,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$46,030
    Project Management Specialists$78,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Hattiesburg, MS is $39.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 7.1% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $51,120 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,890.