Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for insurance appraisers, auto damage in the United States was $78,240 ($37.61 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,360 | $28.06 |
| 25th | $65,050 | $31.28 |
| Median | $78,240 | $37.61 |
| 75th | $91,880 | $44.17 |
| 90th | $101,590 | $48.84 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 13-1032
- Total U.S. employment: 11,560
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
At $37.61 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $78,229 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $78,240.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $58,360, median pay is $78,240, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $101,590.
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $86,030 | $41.36 | +10.0% | 40 |
| Arkansas | $63,960 | $30.75 | -18.3% | 0 |
| California | $78,930 | $37.95 | +0.9% | 550 |
| Colorado | $71,600 | $34.42 | -8.5% | 330 |
| Connecticut | $89,740 | $43.14 | +14.7% | 210 |
| Florida | $61,320 | $29.48 | -21.6% | 0 |
| Georgia | $81,470 | $39.17 | +4.1% | 0 |
| Idaho | $76,110 | $36.59 | -2.7% | 0 |
| Illinois | $71,510 | $34.38 | -8.6% | 560 |
| Indiana | $76,750 | $36.90 | -1.9% | 250 |
| Iowa | $79,090 | $38.02 | +1.1% | 0 |
| Kansas | $75,080 | $36.09 | -4.0% | 0 |
| Kentucky | $97,950 | $47.09 | +25.2% | 0 |
| Louisiana | $72,040 | $34.64 | -7.9% | 100 |
| Maine | $79,510 | $38.23 | +1.6% | 50 |
| Maryland | $82,870 | $39.84 | +5.9% | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $79,930 | $38.43 | +2.2% | 680 |
| Michigan | $77,060 | $37.05 | -1.5% | 310 |
| Minnesota | $76,460 | $36.76 | -2.3% | 0 |
| Mississippi | $71,550 | $34.40 | -8.6% | 120 |
| Missouri | $67,950 | $32.67 | -13.2% | 190 |
| Nebraska | $62,350 | $29.98 | -20.3% | 90 |
| Nevada | $78,510 | $37.75 | +0.3% | 80 |
| New Jersey | $94,280 | $45.33 | +20.5% | 0 |
| New Mexico | $78,310 | $37.65 | +0.1% | 0 |
| New York | $81,150 | $39.02 | +3.7% | 360 |
| North Carolina | $74,810 | $35.97 | -4.4% | 520 |
| Ohio | $63,470 | $30.51 | -18.9% | 820 |
| Oklahoma | $82,340 | $39.59 | +5.2% | 0 |
| Oregon | $83,270 | $40.04 | +6.4% | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,720 | $46.02 | +22.3% | 310 |
| South Carolina | $86,680 | $41.67 | +10.8% | 220 |
| Tennessee | $67,080 | $32.25 | -14.3% | 420 |
| Texas | $79,200 | $38.08 | +1.2% | 910 |
| Utah | $82,570 | $39.70 | +5.5% | 50 |
| Virginia | $81,470 | $39.17 | +4.1% | 0 |
| Washington | $78,450 | $37.72 | +0.3% | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $75,260 | $36.18 | -3.8% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for insurance appraisers, auto damage?
The median annual wage for insurance appraisers, auto damage is $78,240 ($37.61 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays insurance appraisers, auto damage the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many insurance appraisers, auto damage are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 11,560 insurance appraisers, auto damage employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do insurance appraisers, auto damage make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $37.61. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.