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Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Salary in U.S. (2024)

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damages in U.S. make a median of $76,650 a year, or about $36.85 an hour. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $102K for experienced workers.

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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024

$77K
Median annual
$36.85/hr
Hourly rate
$57K
Entry level (10th %)
$102K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $77K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,193/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home27.2% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$76,650/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,781/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $56,690, 25th percentile $64,280, median $76,650, 75th percentile $86,430, 90th percentile $101,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$57K25th$64KMedian$77K75th$86K90th$102K
Bar chart showing Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $56,690, 25th percentile $64,280, median $76,650, 75th percentile $86,430, 90th percentile $101,800. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level insurance appraisers, auto damages (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $77K.Top earners bring in $102K or more - a $45K spread from bottom to top.

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Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Ohio$101K+32%120
Washington$98K+27%120
South Carolina$92K+20%380
Maryland$89K+16%180
New Jersey$87K+14%300
Pennsylvania$83K+9%220
Virginia$83K+8%N/A
Oregon$80K+5%N/A
Nevada$79K+3%60
Rhode Island$79K+3%30
New York$79K+3%380
California$79K+3%510
Maine$79K+3%70
Kentucky$79K+3%60
Iowa$78K+2%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do insurance appraisers, auto damages make in U.S.?

The median is $76,650 a year - that works out to about $36.85 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $56,690, and experienced insurance appraisers, auto damages can clear $101,800. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $77K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,193/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 27.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a insurance appraisers, auto damage salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median insurance appraisers, auto damage salary is worth about $76,650 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do insurance appraisers, auto damages get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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