Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $76,750 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.90
10th percentile $58,220
90th percentile $107,240
Employed locally 80
National median $76,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,220
    25th
    $65,900
    50th (median)
    $76,750
    75th
    $89,460
    90th
    $107,240

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary vs area income 109% Median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary is 9% 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
    Bloomington, IN $92,410
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $91,890
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $89,460
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $89,460
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $84,640

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,990
    Human Resources Specialists $62,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,080
    Project Management Specialists $94,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,090
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $68,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Kalamazoo, MI is $36.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 0.1% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $58,220 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,900.