SOC 13-2020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Property Appraisers and Assessors — Palm Bay
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
At $64,470, median pay for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Palm Bay, FL tracks the national median of $67,960 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,470, median pay for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Palm Bay, FL tracks the national median of $67,960 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,950 and $74,060. The lowest tenth earn under $37,980, while the highest tenth earn more than $101,580.
Employment stands at 80, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Sebastian leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,470. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 142nd of 414 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,980 | −44.1% |
| 25th | $47,950 | −29.4% |
| Median (50th) | $64,470 | −5.1% |
| 75th | $74,060 | +9.0% |
| 90th | $101,580 | +49.5% |
| Mean | $68,820 | +1.3% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian | $79,470 | 40 | |
| 2 | Lakeland | $74,780 | 100 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $73,920 | 470 | |
| 4 | North Port | $73,590 | 70 | |
| 5 | Naples | $72,660 | 60 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $72,090 | 180 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $71,410 | 40 | |
| 8 | Deltona | $69,890 | 50 | |
| 9 | Orlando | $69,530 | 320 | |
| 10 | Gainesville | $65,720 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Palm Bay run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $64,470 buys what $62,350 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,350US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,470 a year, 5.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,980 to $101,580 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sebastian, at $79,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Palm Bay, FL?
The median annual wage is $64,470, or $30.99 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 Palm Bay, FL is 5.1% 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 Palm Bay, FL earns more than $101,580 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,980 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 Sebastian, at $79,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Palm Bay, FL. 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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