career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage and Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 13-1032 | 17-3027 |
| title | Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians |
| onet code | 13-1032.00 | 17-3027.00 |
| description | 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. | Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, test, or adjust machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists. |
| job zone | 3 | 3 |
| major group | 13 | 17 |
| tot emp | 7,790 | 37,450 |
| a mean | 77,050 | 72,450 |
| a median | 76,650 | 68,730 |
| a pct10 | 56,690 | 46,940 |
| a pct25 | 64,280 | 57,330 |
| a pct75 | 86,430 | 82,980 |
| a pct90 | 101,800 | 100,890 |
| h mean | 37 | 34 |
| h median | 36 | 33 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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