Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for property appraisers and assessors in the United States was $67,960 ($32.67 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 | $19.25 |
| 25th | $50,970 | $24.51 |
| Median | $67,960 | $32.67 |
| 75th | $92,760 | $44.60 |
| 90th | $122,660 | $58.97 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 13-2020
- Total U.S. employment: 57,070
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $32.67 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $67,954 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $67,960.
The mean wage of $75,770 sits 11.5% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $61,370 | $29.51 | -9.7% | 600 |
| Alaska | $80,330 | $38.62 | +18.2% | 200 |
| Arizona | $51,250 | $24.64 | -24.6% | 1,670 |
| Arkansas | $50,840 | $24.44 | -25.2% | 810 |
| California | $88,900 | $42.74 | +30.8% | 6,380 |
| Colorado | $75,150 | $36.13 | +10.6% | 1,060 |
| Connecticut | $86,050 | $41.37 | +26.6% | 630 |
| Delaware | $57,610 | $27.70 | -15.2% | 130 |
| District of Columbia | $107,980 | $51.92 | +58.9% | 110 |
| Florida | $65,620 | $31.55 | -3.4% | 2,830 |
| Georgia | $62,460 | $30.03 | -8.1% | 2,490 |
| Hawaii | $79,860 | $38.40 | +17.5% | 130 |
| Idaho | $63,410 | $30.49 | -6.7% | 500 |
| Illinois | $60,150 | $28.92 | -11.5% | 1,700 |
| Indiana | $60,350 | $29.01 | -11.2% | 1,940 |
| Iowa | $80,160 | $38.54 | +18.0% | 630 |
| Kansas | $51,390 | $24.71 | -24.4% | 780 |
| Kentucky | $58,850 | $28.29 | -13.4% | 140 |
| Louisiana | $62,910 | $30.25 | -7.4% | 600 |
| Maine | $80,930 | $38.91 | +19.1% | 230 |
| Maryland | $77,610 | $37.31 | +14.2% | 660 |
| Massachusetts | $91,750 | $44.11 | +35.0% | 1,100 |
| Michigan | $64,270 | $30.90 | -5.4% | 1,960 |
| Minnesota | $83,400 | $40.10 | +22.7% | 1,380 |
| Mississippi | $54,530 | $26.22 | -19.8% | 520 |
| Missouri | $57,380 | $27.59 | -15.6% | 1,560 |
| Montana | $62,250 | $29.93 | -8.4% | 250 |
| Nebraska | $64,770 | $31.14 | -4.7% | 400 |
| Nevada | $57,960 | $27.86 | -14.7% | 600 |
| New Hampshire | $74,670 | $35.90 | +9.9% | 250 |
| New Jersey | $92,390 | $44.42 | +35.9% | 1,190 |
| New Mexico | $50,550 | $24.30 | -25.6% | 530 |
| New York | $78,060 | $37.53 | +14.9% | 2,860 |
| North Carolina | $66,700 | $32.07 | -1.9% | 2,210 |
| North Dakota | $65,210 | $31.35 | -4.0% | 240 |
| Ohio | $63,410 | $30.49 | -6.7% | 1,220 |
| Oklahoma | $49,990 | $24.03 | -26.4% | 920 |
| Oregon | $54,460 | $26.18 | -19.9% | 810 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,920 | $27.85 | -14.8% | 1,430 |
| Rhode Island | $75,900 | $36.49 | +11.7% | 280 |
| South Carolina | $59,110 | $28.42 | -13.0% | 1,000 |
| South Dakota | $63,350 | $30.46 | -6.8% | 510 |
| Tennessee | $62,350 | $29.98 | -8.3% | 1,060 |
| Texas | $65,840 | $31.66 | -3.1% | 5,240 |
| Utah | $56,100 | $26.97 | -17.5% | 760 |
| Virginia | $76,080 | $36.58 | +11.9% | 1,540 |
| Washington | $83,710 | $40.25 | +23.2% | 1,150 |
| West Virginia | $44,940 | $21.61 | -33.9% | 470 |
| Wisconsin | $68,660 | $33.01 | +1.0% | 820 |
| Wyoming | $60,860 | $29.26 | -10.4% | 260 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for property appraisers and assessors?
The median annual wage for property appraisers and assessors is $67,960 ($32.67 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays property appraisers and assessors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many property appraisers and assessors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 57,070 property appraisers and assessors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do property appraisers and assessors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $32.67. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.