Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 50 | $58,430 | $28.09 | |
| Arizona | 490 | $60,810 | $29.23 | |
| Arkansas | 100 | $55,590 | $26.73 | |
| California | 1,720 | $74,020 | $35.59 | |
| Colorado | 230 | $65,470 | $31.48 | |
| Connecticut | 70 | $86,380 | $41.53 | |
| Florida | 1,580 | $66,170 | $31.81 | |
| Georgia | 330 | $70,860 | $34.07 | |
| Hawaii | 60 | $82,440 | $39.64 | |
| Illinois | 790 | $56,030 | $26.94 | |
| Iowa | $48,240 | $23.19 | ||
| Kentucky | 80 | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| Maine | 40 | $70,810 | $34.04 | |
| Maryland | 220 | $72,570 | $34.89 | |
| Massachusetts | 260 | $75,460 | $36.28 | |
| Michigan | 210 | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| Missouri | 250 | $69,180 | $33.26 | |
| Nevada | 150 | $73,410 | $35.29 | |
| New Jersey | 320 | $79,720 | $38.33 | |
| New Mexico | 90 | $72,680 | $34.94 | |
| New York | 330 | $85,190 | $40.96 | |
| North Carolina | 210 | $65,450 | $31.47 | |
| Ohio | 450 | $67,640 | $32.52 | |
| Oklahoma | 40 | $59,490 | $28.60 | |
| Oregon | 130 | $75,630 | $36.36 | |
| Pennsylvania | 140 | $73,500 | $35.34 | |
| Rhode Island | $73,220 | $35.20 | ||
| South Carolina | $63,780 | $30.66 | ||
| South Dakota | $61,990 | $29.80 | ||
| Tennessee | 300 | $69,650 | $33.49 | |
| Texas | 1,370 | $61,170 | $29.41 | |
| Utah | $88,860 | $42.72 | ||
| Virginia | 620 | $67,060 | $32.24 | |
| Washington | 270 | $77,340 | $37.19 | |
| Wisconsin | 60 | $68,180 | $32.78 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, reconstruct and finish automobile bodies, fenders, and external features. Includes instruction in structure analysis, damage repair, non-structural analysis, mechanical and electrical components, plastics and adhesives, painting and refinishing techniques, and damage analysis and estimating.
A program that prepares individuals to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Includes instruction in casualty insurance and general liability, property insurance, employee benefits, social and health insurance, loss adjustment, underwriting, risk theory, and pension planning.
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$68,180 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as insurance appraisers, auto damage.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 14%
- College dropout 24%
- Associate’s degree 11%
- Bachelor’s degree 40%
- Master’s degree 8%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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