Automotive Collision Repair Damage Estimator Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

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All Careers in Automotive Collision Repair Damage Estimator (4)

Insurance Appraisers, Auto DamageSome college, Certificate after high schoolDeclining76,650
Automotive Body and Related RepairersHigh school diploma/GED, Certificate after high schoolDeclining51,680
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersHigh school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GEDDeclining47,590
Automotive Glass Installers and RepairersHigh school diploma/GEDDeclining47,260

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Will demonstrate competency in damage appraisal skills and damage report writing.