SOC 13-2020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Property Appraisers and Assessors — Arizona
Arizona · 3 metro areas compared
In Arizona the median wage is $51,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Arizona the median wage is $51,250. That is 24.6% lower than the national median of $67,960. Pay ranges from under $37,300 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,340 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $44,340 to $75,870.
Employment stands at 1,670, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Arizona ranks number 46th out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Prescott Valley records the highest median at $63,710. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 436th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,300 | −45.1% |
| 25th | $44,340 | −34.8% |
| Median (50th) | $51,250 | −24.6% |
| 75th | $75,870 | +11.6% |
| 90th | $83,340 | +22.6% |
| Mean | $59,410 | −12.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prescott Valley | $63,710 | 60 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $51,250 | 1,200 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $48,000 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $51,250 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$51,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,894US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,250 a year, 24.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,300 to $83,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,670 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 46th of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Prescott Valley, at $63,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $51,250, or $24.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $67,960, so pay in Arizona is 24.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $83,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,300 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Prescott Valley, at $63,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,670 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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