Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in U.S. (2024)
The median pay for a property appraisers and assessors in U.S. is $65,420/year ($31.45/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $123K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $65K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level property appraisers and assessors (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K.Top earners bring in $123K or more - a $84K spread from bottom to top.
Property Appraisers and Assessors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $105K | +61% | 120 |
| California | $91K | +40% | 5,660 |
| New Jersey | $90K | +37% | 800 |
| Massachusetts | $87K | +33% | 1,090 |
| Connecticut | $84K | +29% | 670 |
| Alaska | $82K | +25% | 150 |
| Rhode Island | $80K | +23% | 130 |
| Washington | $80K | +22% | 1,190 |
| Iowa | $79K | +21% | 730 |
| Minnesota | $79K | +21% | 1,460 |
| New York | $78K | +19% | 3,280 |
| Maryland | $75K | +14% | 560 |
| Ohio | $73K | +12% | 1,650 |
| Virginia | $73K | +12% | 1,340 |
| Florida | $73K | +12% | 4,090 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do property appraisers and assessors make in U.S.?
The median is $65,420 a year - that works out to about $31.45 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,480, and experienced property appraisers and assessors can clear $122,760. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,534/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 31.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a property appraisers and assessors salary go in U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median property appraisers and assessors salary is worth about $65,420 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do property appraisers and assessors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.