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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage to decrease by -8.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 13,500 to 12,400 jobs. Its estimate of 700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($78,240), education (Postsecondary nondegree award), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
13,500
Projected employment (2034)
12,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
-9%
Annual openings (projected average)
700
Pay & Preparation
$78,240
Postsecondary nondegree award
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (3.75/5) • Writing (3.75/5) • Active Listening (3.5/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.5/5) • Critical Thinking (3.38/5) • Time Management (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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