Auto Insurance Appraiser

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Ideal for those who love cars and problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
Play a crucial role in ensuring fair and accurate insurance claim settlements.
Unique chance to collaborate with repair shops and assess vehicle damage firsthand.

💰 Earn $73K-$100K

📚 Vocational Training

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -9.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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.

Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
Review repair cost estimates with automobile repair shop to secure agreement on cost of repairs.
Examine damaged vehicle to determine extent of structural, body, mechanical, electrical, or interior damage.
Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.

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Minimum Education

Vocational Training

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

600 Annually

Median Earnings

$80,830 in California

$74,520 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Reading Comprehension
Social Perceptiveness
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Having freedom
Job security

Deep Dive

Auto Insurance Appraiser

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years

Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.

🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years