Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage pay in California
In California, the median pay for insurance appraisers, auto damage is $37.95 an hour ($78,930 a year). About 550 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,240). California ranks 18th of 38 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for insurance appraisers, auto damage in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.74 | $53,530 |
| 25% of workers | $35.80 | $74,450 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.95 | $78,930 |
| 75% of workers | $48.61 | $101,120 |
| 90% of workers | $52.85 | $109,930 |
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $89,760 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $82,750 | 100 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $78,970 | 30 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $78,930 | 130 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for insurance appraisers, auto damage
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -8.7% over ten years, declining · about 700 openings a year (BLS)
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