Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage Education Some college, no degree This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $65,100 This is the median salary for this occupation. Insurance Appraisers (Auto Damage) manage the appraisal and documentation of automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage. +19.2% Employment Change Employment for Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 19.2% between 2025 and 2030. $31.31 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $31.31/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.29, while experienced workers are paid $39.46. The median wage is above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 33 Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 39. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage are Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities, Insurance Carriers, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage include Customer and Personal Service, Computers and Electronics, and Mechanical. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage is Bachelor's. 61% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
