SOC 13-2020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Property Appraisers and Assessors — Montgomery
Montgomery, AL · 3 metro areas compared
In Montgomery, AL the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors reaches $90,800 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Montgomery, AL the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors reaches $90,800 a year. That is 33.6% more than the national median of $67,960. Pay ranges from under $37,940 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,270 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,720 to $99,560.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Mobile records the highest median at $61,370. Of the 373 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 52nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,940 | −44.2% |
| 25th | $56,720 | −16.5% |
| Median (50th) | $90,800 | +33.6% |
| 75th | $99,560 | +46.5% |
| 90th | $101,270 | +49.0% |
| Mean | $77,270 | +13.7% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile | $61,370 | 50 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $59,970 | 90 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $49,510 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montgomery run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $90,800 goes as far as $102,252 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 50.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$90,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,252US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $90,800 a year, 33.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,940 to $101,270 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Mobile, at $61,370.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Montgomery, AL?
The median annual wage is $90,800, or $43.65 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 Montgomery, AL is 33.6% higher. 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 Montgomery, AL earns more than $101,270 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,940 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 Mobile, at $61,370 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Montgomery, AL. 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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