SOC 13-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — Mobile
Mobile, AL · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Mobile, AL is $94,740 per year, 21.5% above the national median of $78,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Mobile, AL is $94,740 per year, 21.5% above the national median of $78,000. Pay ranges from under $48,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $106,370 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,480 to $106,370.
The area has 550 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.2 of every thousand jobs. Auburn leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $85,990. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 53rd of 373 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,280 | −38.1% |
| 25th | $78,480 | +0.6% |
| Median (50th) | $94,740 | +21.5% |
| 75th | $106,370 | +36.4% |
| 90th | $106,370 | +36.4% |
| Mean | $87,950 | +12.8% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | $85,990 | 30 | |
| 2 | Birmingham | $84,640 | 1,510 | |
| 3 | Huntsville | $82,120 | 130 | |
| 4 | Florence | $81,700 | 40 | |
| 5 | Daphne | $78,560 | 60 | |
| 6 | Decatur | $77,000 | 30 | |
| 7 | Tuscaloosa | $74,670 | 60 | |
| 8 | Montgomery | $71,710 | 540 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mobile run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $94,740 goes as far as $106,689 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$106,689US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,740 a year, 21.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,280 to $106,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 550 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Auburn, at $85,990.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators in Mobile, AL?
The median annual wage is $94,740, or $45.55 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,000, so pay in Mobile, AL is 21.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Mobile, AL earns more than $106,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Auburn, at $85,990 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 550 jobs in this occupation in Mobile, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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