SOC 13-2020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Property Appraisers and Assessors — Northeast Maine
Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
In Northeast Maine, ME the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors reaches $118,580 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Northeast Maine, ME the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors reaches $118,580 a year. That is 74.5% more than the national median of $67,960. Pay ranges from under $61,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $118,580 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $72,310 to $118,580.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.12 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Portland records the highest median at $80,290. Of the 276 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 16th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,450 | −9.6% |
| 25th | $72,310 | +6.4% |
| Median (50th) | $118,580 | +74.5% |
| 75th | $118,580 | +74.5% |
| 90th | $118,580 | +74.5% |
| Mean | $97,770 | +43.9% |
Other metro areas in Maine
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $80,290 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northeast Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $118,580 goes as far as $122,122 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 79.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$118,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$122,122US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $118,580 a year, 74.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,450 to $118,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Portland, at $80,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Northeast Maine, ME?
The median annual wage is $118,580, or $57.01 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 Northeast Maine, ME is 74.5% 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 Northeast Maine, ME earns more than $118,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,450 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 Portland, at $80,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Northeast Maine, ME. 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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