Career Profile
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
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.
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 1 openings per year are projected for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage.
Employment Change
Employment for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 12.5% between 2022 and 2027.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $27.56/hour. Entry level workers are paid $21.18, while experienced workers are paid $30.75. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 13 Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage in the RCA region. By 2027 this number could reach 15.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage are Insurance Carriers, Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities, and Automotive Repair and Maintenance.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Computers and Electronics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage is Bachelor's. 63% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.