SOC 131032

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

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.

National Median

$76,650

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$76,650

Entry Level (10th pct)

$56,690

Experienced (90th pct)

$101,800

Total Employed

7,790

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$56,690 - $64,280
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$64,280 - $86,430
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$86,430 - $101,800

Highest Paying Locations for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Cleveland, OH

$106,590

+39.1% vs national

Ohio

$100,920

+31.7% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$97,570

+27.3% vs national

Washington

$97,550

+27.3% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$95,480

+24.6% vs national

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Cleveland, OH	$106,590	N/A
Ohio	$100,920	120
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$97,570	100
Washington	$97,550	120
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$95,480	40
South Carolina	$91,960	380
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$90,540	290
Maryland	$88,700	180
New Jersey	$87,240	300
Worcester, MA	$84,080	100
Pennsylvania	$83,480	220
Virginia	$82,570	N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$82,120	180
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$80,900	30
Oregon	$80,250	N/A
Oklahoma City, OK	$79,980	60
Nevada	$79,270	60
Rhode Island	$79,270	30
New York	$79,050	380
California	$78,870	510
Maine	$78,730	70
Portland-South Portland, ME	$78,730	N/A
Kentucky	$78,640	60
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$78,360	50
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$78,120	40
Iowa	$78,120	50
Georgia	$77,950	320
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$77,950	230
Connecticut	$77,740	N/A
Oklahoma	$77,620	100
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$77,370	50
Columbia, SC	$77,330	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$76,850	150
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$76,410	40
Indiana	$75,720	60
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$75,210	60
Missouri	$74,180	110
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$73,740	350
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$73,680	N/A
Tennessee	$73,390	N/A
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$73,390	N/A
Michigan	$73,370	140
Massachusetts	$73,100	340
Arizona	$72,830	100
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$72,830	60
Wisconsin	$71,780	N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$70,790	350
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$70,270	220
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$70,050	60
Colorado	$69,560	590

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage?

The national median annual salary for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage is $76,650, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damages earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damages is Cleveland, OH, with a median salary of $106,590.

How much can an experienced Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage make?

Top-earning Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damages (90th percentile) make $101,800 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.