Collision Appraiser Salary in Columbia, South Carolina

How much does a Collision Appraiser make in Columbia, SC?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Collision Appraiser in Columbia, SC is $68,963. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $60,098 to $77,327, with most professionals earning between $52,027 and $84,942.

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What does a Collision Appraiser do?

Common responsibilities of a Collision Appraiser

Answer customer questions and be able to explain repair needs of their vehicle.

September 05, 2022

Prepare a complete and accurate estimate of cost for labor and parts.

January 11, 2023

Greet each customer in a professional and courteous manner.

January 22, 2023

Monitor the progress of each vehicle throughout the day, and update customers frequently.

February 14, 2023

Prepares various reports and updates including morning reports, rental updates, call center updates, write-offs/collections, Advisor pay reports and production list.

March 02, 2023

Provide the consumer with the most expeditious and high quality repair available.

March 25, 2023

Communicates customer updates on repair status and progress of vehicle.

April 26, 2023

Attend daily release meetings.

April 30, 2023

Communicate to customers any outstanding moneys owing at time of authorization and at least 24 hours prior to delivery of vehicle.

May 03, 2023

Greets and assists customers by phone or in person, schedules vehicles for estimates, checks in vehicles, delivers and picks up vehicles and/or customers and sends 'thank you' cards and/or follow up calls to customer upon completion and delivery of vehicle.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Collision Appraiser in Columbia, SC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

60098

77327

68963

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63051

82484

71950

What is the average salary for Collision Appraiser in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Collision Appraiser in Columbia, SC. The base salary for Collision Appraiser ranges from $60,098 to $77,327 with the average base salary of $68,963. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,051 to $82,484 with the average total cash compensation of $71,950.

View Average Salary for Collision Appraiser as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$68,963	$60,098 - $77,327
Bonus	$2,987	$2,953 - $5,157
Total Pay	$71,950	$63,051 - $82,484

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Collision Appraiser Salary Near Columbia, SC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Sumter, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,972 - $74,591	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Aiken, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,487 - $77,828	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Rock Hill, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,813 - $82,107	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Florence, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,438 - $75,192	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Augusta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,669 - $78,061	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC
CITY, STATE Summerville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,293 - $78,865	COMPARE TO Columbia, SC

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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...

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