SOC 13-1032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage — New Jersey
New Jersey
In New Jersey the median wage for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage is $94,280 a year, which is 20.5% higher than the national figure of $78,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Jersey the median wage for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage is $94,280 a year, which is 20.5% higher than the national figure of $78,240. Half of workers earn between $81,730 and $99,670. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $81,590 and the ninetieth at $99,670.
Among the 38 states with published data for this occupation, New Jersey ranks 3rd by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 192nd of 736 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,590 | +4.3% |
| 25th | $81,730 | +4.5% |
| Median (50th) | $94,280 | +20.5% |
| 75th | $99,670 | +27.4% |
| 90th | $99,670 | +27.4% |
| Mean | $91,680 | +17.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Jersey run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $94,280 buys what $86,654 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$94,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,654US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $94,280 a year, 20.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $81,590 to $99,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 3rd of 38 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage in New Jersey?
The median annual wage is $94,280, or $45.33 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,240, so pay in New Jersey is 20.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Jersey earns more than $99,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $81,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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