Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
SOC Code: 13-1032 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $72,862 | $83,803 | $94,744 | $105,685 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $72,862 | $83,803 | $94,744 | $105,685 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $72,550 | $83,533 | $94,494 | $105,477 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $72,550 | $83,533 | $94,494 | $105,477 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $72,051 | $83,054 | $94,058 | $105,061 |
| Cleveland, OH | $79,581 | $88,026 | $96,470 | $104,915 |
| Lima, OH | $79,747 | $88,109 | $96,491 | $104,853 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $79,747 | $88,109 | $96,491 | $104,853 |
| Mansfield, OH | $79,747 | $88,109 | $96,491 | $104,853 |
| Springfield, OH | $79,747 | $88,109 | $96,491 | $104,853 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.8 | |
| Writing | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.5 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.5 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Time Management | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.4 |
| Mechanical | 3.2 |
| Administrative | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.0 |
| Law and Government | 2.8 |
| Mathematics | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-secondary certificate | 30.6% |
| Some college | 28.8% |
| High school diploma | 23.9% |
| Associate's degree | 15.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Estimate parts and labor to repair damage, using standard automotive labor and parts cost manuals and knowledge of automotive repair.
- 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.
- Evaluate practicality of repair as opposed to payment of market value of vehicle before accident.
- Determine salvage value on total-loss vehicle.
- Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost estimates and recommendations.
- Arrange to have damage appraised by another appraiser to resolve disagreement with shop on repair cost.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word A-T Solutions Easy Street Draw App Software Associations AppTrak.net Cost estimating software Disassembler software Email software Information Services Inc. CCC Pathways Appraisal Solution Meridian Technologies SurePoint Mitchell International Mitchell WorkCenter
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