SOC 13-2020 · May 2025 · United States
Property Appraisers and Assessors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors across the United States is $67,960 per year, measured over 57,070 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $107,980.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Property Appraisers and Assessors
Pay for this occupation varies by 140.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $107,980 and West Virginia pays $44,940.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $107,980 | 110 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $92,390 | 1,190 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $91,750 | 1,100 | |
| 4 | California | $88,900 | 6,380 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $86,050 | 630 | |
| 6 | Washington | $83,710 | 1,150 | |
| 7 | Minnesota | $83,400 | 1,380 | |
| 8 | Maine | $80,930 | 230 | |
| 9 | Alaska | $80,330 | 200 | |
| 10 | Iowa | $80,160 | 630 |
States with the most Property Appraisers and Assessors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 6,380 | $88,900 | |
| 2 | Texas | 5,240 | $65,840 | |
| 3 | New York | 2,860 | $78,060 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,830 | $65,620 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 2,490 | $62,460 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 2,210 | $66,700 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 1,960 | $64,270 | |
| 8 | Indiana | 1,940 | $60,350 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 1,700 | $60,150 | |
| 10 | Arizona | 1,670 | $51,250 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $105,580 | 650 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $103,510 | 30 |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo | $102,840 | 70 |
| 4 | San Diego | $99,850 | 440 |
| 5 | Minneapolis | $99,800 | 700 |
| 6 | Trenton | $98,950 | 40 |
| 7 | Seattle | $98,020 | 590 |
| 8 | Sacramento | $96,220 | 370 |
| 9 | Atlantic City | $96,010 | 40 |
| 10 | Santa Maria | $95,730 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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