Property Appraiser and Assessor Salary
Property Appraisers and Assessors earn a median $67,960 a year nationally. Business and Financial Operations Occupations
U.S. median
$67,960
$32.67 per hour
Range
$40,030 – $122,660
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
57,070
across the U.S.
▲3.9%
Pay trend: The median for property appraisers and assessors in the U.S. rose from $65,420 (May 2024) to $67,960 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.5%.
What property appraisers and assessors do
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.5% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 5,200
- Self-employed
- 15%
Employment of property appraisers and assessors is projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 5,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Property Appraiser and Assessor take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$56,640
per year · effective tax rate 16.7%
$4,720Monthly
$2,360Twice a month
$2,178Every 2 weeks
$27.23Hourly
- Federal income tax$6,121
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,214
- Medicare (1.45%)$985
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$56,640
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,030 | $19.25 | $34,344 |
| 25th percentile | $50,970 | $24.50 | $43,134 |
| Median (50th) | $67,960 | $32.67 | $56,640 |
| 75th percentile | $92,760 | $44.60 | $74,087 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $122,660 | $58.97 | $95,104 |
Best cities for property appraisers and assessors (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $82,920 | $63,284 | $56,221 | 2,590 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $82,920
Property Appraiser and Assessor salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $107,980 | +2.8% | $78,584 | $63,710 – $144,680 | 110 |
| New Jersey | $92,390 | +2.8% | $70,131 | $41,040 – $140,400 | 1,190 |
| Massachusetts | $91,750 | +5.1% | $69,009 | $57,850 – $135,180 | 1,100 |
| California | $88,900 | −2.7% | $66,177 | $56,750 – $141,610 | 6,380 |
| Connecticut | $86,050 | +2.3% | $66,208 | $56,490 – $135,240 | 630 |
| Washington | $83,710 | +4.5% | $67,720 | $53,310 – $121,680 | 1,150 |
| Minnesota | $83,400 | +5.6% | $63,354 | $53,970 – $158,750 | 1,380 |
| Maine | $80,930 | +13.8% | $61,473 | $53,340 – $118,590 | 230 |
| Alaska | $80,330 | −1.5% | $65,342 | $58,300 – $107,570 | 200 |
| Iowa | $80,160 | +0.9% | $62,828 | $45,950 – $129,790 | 630 |
| Hawaii | $79,860 | +16.8% | $60,472 | $50,280 – $103,280 | 130 |
| New York | $78,060 | +0.5% | $60,127 | $52,540 – $133,150 | 2,860 |
| Maryland | $77,610 | +3.8% | $60,106 | $47,280 – $128,990 | 660 |
| Virginia | $76,080 | +4.1% | $58,792 | $47,260 – $109,930 | 1,540 |
| Rhode Island | $75,900 | −5.7% | $59,996 | $40,970 – $108,370 | 280 |
| Colorado | $75,150 | +16.9% | $59,100 | $49,730 – $130,890 | 1,060 |
| New Hampshire | $74,670 | +8.0% | $61,360 | $46,310 – $118,440 | 250 |
| Wisconsin | $68,660 | +6.4% | $54,874 | $47,570 – $116,930 | 820 |
| North Carolina | $66,700 | +17.1% | $53,601 | $46,080 – $118,670 | 2,210 |
| Texas | $65,840 | +2.9% | $55,082 | $47,110 – $108,410 | 5,240 |
| Florida | $65,620 | −10.1% | $54,906 | $37,840 – $108,240 | 2,830 |
| North Dakota | $65,210 | +4.6% | $54,564 | $48,040 – $110,510 | 240 |
| Nebraska | $64,770 | +2.2% | $52,155 | $45,390 – $93,420 | 400 |
| Michigan | $64,270 | −8.9% | $51,340 | $38,920 – $98,150 | 1,960 |
| Idaho | $63,410 | −7.7% | $50,877 | $39,640 – $126,760 | 500 |
| Ohio | $63,410 | −13.5% | $52,169 | $40,740 – $104,160 | 1,220 |
| South Dakota | $63,350 | +10.3% | $53,082 | $46,740 – $79,640 | 510 |
| Louisiana | $62,910 | +0.3% | $51,227 | $45,300 – $105,190 | 600 |
| Georgia | $62,460 | +27.3% | $49,748 | $36,300 – $118,750 | 2,490 |
| Tennessee | $62,350 | +0.7% | $52,278 | $38,710 – $119,430 | 1,060 |
| Montana | $62,250 | +2.1% | $50,029 | $46,700 – $80,180 | 250 |
| Alabama | $61,370 | +15.7% | $48,687 | $22,880 – $102,650 | 600 |
| Wyoming | $60,860 | −2.2% | $51,081 | $39,150 – $83,480 | 260 |
| Indiana | $60,350 | −1.1% | $48,920 | $37,220 – $104,970 | 1,940 |
| Illinois | $60,150 | — | $47,678 | $36,320 – $119,430 | 1,700 |
| South Carolina | $59,110 | +0.1% | $47,285 | $45,710 – $89,990 | 1,000 |
| Kentucky | $58,850 | +25.5% | $47,524 | $43,240 – $96,600 | 140 |
| Nevada | $57,960 | +11.5% | $48,751 | $48,340 – $97,300 | 600 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,920 | −4.0% | $46,941 | $38,810 – $96,130 | 1,430 |
| Delaware | $57,610 | +1.0% | $45,949 | $46,000 – $157,130 | 130 |
| Missouri | $57,380 | +17.0% | $46,525 | $38,340 – $115,470 | 1,560 |
| Utah | $56,100 | −6.4% | $45,698 | $21,080 – $99,840 | 760 |
| Mississippi | $54,530 | +9.4% | $44,546 | $35,430 – $90,400 | 520 |
| Oregon | $54,460 | −17.6% | $42,003 | $33,650 – $102,960 | 810 |
| Kansas | $51,390 | −2.8% | $41,404 | $21,720 – $98,190 | 780 |
| Arizona | $51,250 | −14.7% | $42,287 | $37,300 – $83,340 | 1,670 |
| Arkansas | $50,840 | +9.1% | $41,260 | $34,750 – $89,400 | 810 |
| New Mexico | $50,550 | −2.5% | $41,587 | $37,180 – $77,720 | 530 |
| Oklahoma | $49,990 | +2.5% | $40,643 | $36,090 – $117,840 | 920 |
| West Virginia | $44,940 | −1.2% | $36,993 | $30,600 – $64,100 | 470 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $62,370 | Bachelor's degree | -1.0% |
| Loan Officer | $76,690 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Tax Preparer | $54,920 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $81,100 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Insurance Underwriter | $81,370 | Bachelor's degree | -3.8% |
| Credit Analyst | $83,510 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Accountant and Auditor | $83,680 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Credit Counselor | $52,230 | Bachelor's degree | +3.3% |
| Budget Analyst | $91,640 | Bachelor's degree | +1.9% |
| Financial Examiner | $94,160 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a property appraiser and assessor make?
The national median salary for property appraisers and assessors is $67,960 a year ($32.67 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,030 and the top 10% earn over $122,660. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays property appraisers and assessors the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $107,980. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many property appraisers and assessors are there in the U.S.?
About 57,070 people work as property appraisers and assessors nationwide.