The average salary for a property appraisers and assessor in the United States is $76,110, but the range typically falls between $46,560 and $83,600. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.59, with a range between $22.39 and $40.19.
There are approximately 62,090 people employed as a property appraisers and assessor in the United States. With California, Florida, Texas employing the highest number of property appraisers and assessors.The state with the best pay for a property appraisers and assessor is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $109,670, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $43,730.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $36,230 | $17.42 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,560 | $22.39 |
| Median | $61,630 | $29.63 |
| 75th Percentile | $83,600 | $40.19 |
| 90th Percentile | $116,580 | $56.05 |
The salary of a property appraisers and assessor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a property appraisers and assessor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for property appraisers and assessors are District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Jersey, California, Connecticut while the worst states are Arkansas, West Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,750 | $59,820 | $95,850 |
| Alaska | $53,910 | $78,380 | $105,370 |
| Arizona | $39,860 | $63,230 | $104,230 |
| Arkansas | $25,070 | $43,730 | $72,730 |
| California | $50,240 | $90,310 | $133,760 |
| Colorado | $43,130 | $72,110 | $121,410 |
| Connecticut | $49,930 | $89,980 | $135,730 |
| Delaware | $46,940 | $61,860 | $79,350 |
| District of Columbia | $72,860 | $109,670 | $138,130 |
| Florida | $29,990 | $72,540 | $135,100 |
| Georgia | $29,260 | $64,290 | $96,890 |
| Hawaii | $52,370 | $74,820 | $102,110 |
| Idaho | $31,700 | $62,470 | $125,420 |
| Indiana | $30,590 | $58,190 | $100,560 |
| Iowa | $43,010 | $96,620 | $199,890 |
| Kansas | $33,140 | $60,220 | $110,710 |
| Kentucky | $31,730 | $49,570 | $84,520 |
| Louisiana | $40,570 | $63,620 | $96,210 |
| Maine | $47,720 | $80,410 | $129,100 |
| Maryland | $49,400 | $81,410 | $119,500 |
| Massachusetts | $38,400 | $87,080 | $123,170 |
| Michigan | $37,780 | $64,880 | $101,910 |
| Minnesota | $50,100 | $83,990 | $126,390 |
| Mississippi | $29,080 | $48,490 | $77,180 |
| Missouri | $29,940 | $59,920 | $100,040 |
| Montana | $33,510 | $54,650 | $78,450 |
| Nebraska | $36,960 | $71,190 | $97,970 |
| Nevada | $34,100 | $72,000 | $119,600 |
| New Hampshire | $27,500 | $75,060 | $128,540 |
| New Jersey | $36,660 | $90,940 | $146,590 |
| New Mexico | $32,530 | $54,500 | $81,080 |
| New York | $44,110 | $85,840 | $137,010 |
| North Carolina | $33,320 | $65,730 | $115,750 |
| North Dakota | $49,650 | $77,610 | $108,450 |
| Ohio | $35,370 | $78,480 | $115,630 |
| Oklahoma | $35,520 | $47,970 | $65,840 |
| Oregon | $36,590 | $68,230 | $96,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,840 | $64,630 | $99,860 |
| Rhode Island | $45,720 | $79,260 | $118,100 |
| South Carolina | $37,610 | $59,960 | $89,300 |
| South Dakota | $38,200 | $57,240 | $80,380 |
| Tennessee | $35,580 | $73,140 | $133,010 |
| Texas | $37,890 | $71,130 | $128,000 |
| Utah | $36,590 | $62,690 | $101,500 |
| Vermont | $34,470 | $52,410 | $93,590 |
| Virginia | $36,950 | $68,880 | $106,620 |
| Washington | $48,770 | $85,890 | $136,340 |
| West Virginia | $28,970 | $45,820 | $63,930 |
| Wisconsin | $48,990 | $81,000 | $110,980 |
| Wyoming | $38,320 | $66,430 | $123,940 |
Even between cities, the salary of a property appraisers and assessor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for property appraisers and assessors is Des Moines-West Des Moines area, IA with an average salary of $105,790.The city with the lowest average salary for property appraisers and assessors is Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $38,400.
Areas with highest average salaries for property appraisers and assessors
Areas with lowest average salaries for property appraisers and assessors
The number of property appraisers and assessors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of property appraisers and assessors has increased by 6,100. On average, the number of property appraisers and assessors has been increasing by 2.7% each year. The salary of property appraisers and assessors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of property appraisers and assessors has increased by $10,480. On average, the salary of property appraisers and assessors has been increasing by 4.0% each year.
Property Appraisers and Assessors are part of the business and financial operations occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for property appraisers and assessors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all business and financial operations occupations jobs here.
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