How to become insurance appraisers, auto damageeducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Management & Consulting Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$78,240

25th–75th pct. $65,050–$91,880

Top pay (est.)

$132,100

Top 10% $101,590

Pay in 5 years

$86,800est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$96,300est.

$82,800–$111,800

Outlook score

32/100

★★☆☆☆ Below average

AI replacement risk

59%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

−8.7%

700 openings / yr

How to become insurance appraisers, auto damage

Typical education

Postsecondary nondegree award

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Key skills

Active Listening

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Writing

3.2

Judgment and Decision Making

3.1

Social Perceptiveness

3.0

Service Orientation

3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

5.8

Mechanical

4.3

Computers and Electronics

3.9

Administrative

3.5

English Language

3.5

Education and Training

3.1

Mathematics

2.6

Law and Government

2.6

What the work involves

Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicGetting InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProcessing InformationMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Some college

31%

Post-secondary certificate

29%

High school diploma

24%

Associate's degree

15%

Bachelor's degree

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

66%

3–6 months

28%

1–2 years

6–12 months

1–3 months

Related work experience

2–4 years

36%

1–2 years

15%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as insurance appraisers, auto damage

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.