SOC 13-2020 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Property Appraisers and Assessors — San Diego
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In San Diego, CA the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors reaches $99,850 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Diego, CA the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors reaches $99,850 a year. That is 46.9% more than the national median of $67,960. Pay ranges from under $65,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $167,430 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $70,390 to $132,180.
Employment stands at 440, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Francisco records the highest median at $105,580. Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 172nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,040 | −4.3% |
| 25th | $70,390 | +3.6% |
| Median (50th) | $99,850 | +46.9% |
| 75th | $132,180 | +94.5% |
| 90th | $167,430 | +146.4% |
| Mean | $103,760 | +52.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $105,580 | 650 | |
| 2 | Vallejo | $103,510 | 30 | |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo | $102,840 | 70 | |
| 4 | Sacramento | $96,220 | 370 | |
| 5 | Santa Maria | $95,730 | 40 | |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $91,600 | 2,240 | |
| 7 | Santa Rosa | $91,230 | 70 | |
| 8 | Riverside | $86,260 | 550 | |
| 9 | Redding | $85,240 | 40 | |
| 10 | Fresno | $82,310 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Diego run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $99,850 buys what $90,199 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 32.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,850as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,199US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,850 a year, 46.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $65,040 to $167,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 440 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $105,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in San Diego, CA?
The median annual wage is $99,850, or $48.01 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 San Diego, CA is 46.9% 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 San Diego, CA earns more than $167,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $65,040 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 San Francisco, at $105,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 440 jobs in this occupation in San Diego, CA. 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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