SOC 43-4111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan — Florence
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL · 10 metro areas compared
At $34,010, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, 25.9% beneath the national figure of $45,920.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,010, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan, 25.9% beneath the national figure of $45,920. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,630 and $34,010. The lowest tenth earn under $30,630, while the highest tenth earn more than $50,240.
Employment stands at 50, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Huntsville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $37,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 172nd of 219 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,630 | −33.3% |
| 25th | $30,630 | −33.3% |
| Median (50th) | $34,010 | −25.9% |
| 75th | $34,010 | −25.9% |
| 90th | $50,240 | +9.4% |
| Mean | $35,640 | −22.4% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | $37,620 | 260 | |
| 2 | Auburn | $36,640 | 40 | |
| 3 | Montgomery | $36,500 | 240 | |
| 4 | Birmingham | $36,270 | 830 | |
| 5 | Decatur | $36,210 | 60 | |
| 6 | Mobile | $34,060 | 310 | |
| 7 | Gadsden | $33,130 | 40 | |
| 8 | Tuscaloosa | $32,670 | 170 | |
| 9 | Daphne | $31,620 | 100 | |
| 10 | Dothan | $31,180 | 200 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florence run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $34,010 goes as far as $38,300 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,300US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,010 a year, 25.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,630 to $50,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Huntsville, at $37,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan in Florence, AL?
The median annual wage is $34,010, or $16.35 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 $45,920, so pay in Florence, AL is 25.9% lower. 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 Florence, AL earns more than $50,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,630 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 Huntsville, at $37,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Florence, 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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