Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary
The median property appraisers and assessors salary in the United States is $67,960 per year ($32.67/hour). Salaries range from $40,030 at the entry level to $122,660+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 57,070 property appraisers and assessors jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.8% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$67,960
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.67
per hour
Employment
57,070
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$40,030
25th percentile
$50,970
Median
$67,960
75th percentile
$92,760
90th percentile
$122,660
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.8%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
6,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Training Needed
Long-term on-the-job training
Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary by State
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$45K$108K■ No data
Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$108K
+59%
New Jersey
$92K
+36%
Massachusetts
$92K
+35%
California
$89K
+31%
Connecticut
$86K
+27%
Washington
$84K
+23%
Minnesota
$83K
+23%
Maine
$81K
+19%
Alaska
$80K
+18%
Iowa
$80K
+18%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $107,980 | +58.9% |
| New Jersey | $92,390 | +35.9% |
| Massachusetts | $91,750 | +35.0% |
| California | $88,900 | +30.8% |
| Connecticut | $86,050 | +26.6% |
| Washington | $83,710 | +23.2% |
| Minnesota | $83,400 | +22.7% |
| Maine | $80,930 | +19.1% |
| Alaska | $80,330 | +18.2% |
| Iowa | $80,160 | +18.0% |
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Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,580 | +55.4% |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,510 | +52.3% |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $102,840 | +51.3% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $99,850 | +46.9% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $99,800 | +46.9% |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $98,950 | +45.6% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $98,020 | +44.2% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $96,220 | +41.6% |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $96,010 | +41.3% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $95,730 | +40.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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