SOC 13-2020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Property Appraisers and Assessors — Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 5 metro areas compared
At $65,780, median pay for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Colorado Springs, CO tracks the national median of $67,960 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $65,780, median pay for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Colorado Springs, CO tracks the national median of $67,960 closely. Pay ranges from under $44,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $157,130 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,410 to $85,300.
Within the state, Fort Collins records the highest median at $79,690. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 198th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,190 | −35.0% |
| 25th | $50,410 | −25.8% |
| Median (50th) | $65,780 | −3.2% |
| 75th | $85,300 | +25.5% |
| 90th | $157,130 | +131.2% |
| Mean | $84,710 | +24.6% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | $79,690 | 70 | |
| 2 | Denver | $79,110 | 460 | |
| 3 | Grand Junction | $78,560 | 30 | |
| 4 | Boulder | $77,310 | 50 | |
| 5 | Greeley | $73,830 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado Springs run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $65,780 buys what $63,802 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,802US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,780 a year, 3.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,190 to $157,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Collins, at $79,690.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median annual wage is $65,780, or $31.63 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 Colorado Springs, CO is 3.2% 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 Colorado Springs, CO earns more than $157,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,190 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 Fort Collins, at $79,690 per year.
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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