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Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Median Salary
76,650
Job Outlook
-5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

No data available for this section.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators is projected to decline 5 percent from 2024 to 2034. About 21,600 openings for claims adjusters, appraisers, examiners, and investigators are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$37,630

10%

$76,650

Median

$100,920

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Some college

    30%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    28%

  • High school

    23%

  • Associate's degree

    15%

  • Bachelor's degree

    1%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Insurance
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Mechanical
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administrative
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.