Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Finance In demand
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 an insurance appraiser, auto damage does

Become an insurance appraiser, auto damage

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good insurance appraiser, auto damage

  • Talking to others.
  • Writing things for co-workers or customers.
  • Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $38 per hour with an average salary of $79,500 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $31 and $50 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $64,300 and $103,100 per year.

Insurance Appraiser, Auto Damage job outlook

  • There are 208 workers in this occupation in Washington.
  • There are 16 openings per year in this occupation in Washington.

Growth rate by year

Education needed

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

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