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Auto Damage Appraiser

Finance
Insurance Claims and Sales
Auto Damage Appraiser

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.

At a Glance

Auto Damage Appraiser earns an average of $44,210/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2 years. Top skills: Customer Service, Valid Driver's License, Problem Solving.

Avg Annual Salary

$44,210/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2 years

Job Postings

3

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Median Wage

$76,650/yr

Growth (2024-34)

-8.2%

Education

Postsecondary nondegree award

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (14)

Vehicle Inspection

4.8

Auditing

4.8

Good Driving Record

4.7

Automotive Services

4.6

Mechanical Aptitude

4.5

Procurement

4.5

File Management

4.5

Claims Adjustment

4.4

Results Orientation

4.4

Collections

4.3

Insurance Industry

4.3

General Mathematics

4.3

Mechanical Systems

4.2

Upselling

4.2

Common Skills (15)

Customer Service

5.0

Problem Solving

4.9

Detail Oriented

4.9

Computer Literacy

4.9

Communication

4.8

Multitasking

4.7

Decision Making

4.6

Sales

4.6

Teamwork

4.4

Safe Driving

4.3

Leadership

4.2

Research

4.1

Certifications (1)

Valid Driver's License

5.0

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