Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage does

You assess damage to vehicles and determine repair costs by inspecting cars, reviewing repair estimates, and applying industry knowledge and pricing guides. Your appraisals help insurance companies settle claims fairly and quickly.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

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