Property Appraisers and Assessors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for property appraisers and assessorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $75,770 ≈ $36/hr
National median salary $67,960
Total employment 57,070 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.8%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 6,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 77,300 → 80,200 (+2,900)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$108,770
- New Jersey$99,420
- California$96,360
- Massachusetts$96,010
- Minnesota$94,700
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$47,530
- New Mexico$56,140
- Arizona$59,410
- Mississippi$59,500
- Arkansas$59,770
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $108,770 | $107,980 | $52 | +43.6% | 110 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $99,420 | $92,390 | $48 | +31.2% | 1,190 |
| 3 | California | $96,360 | $88,900 | $46 | +27.2% | 6,380 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $96,010 | $91,750 | $46 | +26.7% | 1,100 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $94,700 | $83,400 | $46 | +25% | 1,380 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $93,760 | $86,050 | $45 | +23.7% | 630 |
| 7 | Iowa | $90,040 | $80,160 | $43 | +18.8% | 630 |
| 8 | New York | $87,490 | $78,060 | $42 | +15.5% | 2,860 |
| 9 | Washington | $87,310 | $83,710 | $42 | +15.2% | 1,150 |
| 10 | Maine | $85,160 | $80,930 | $41 | +12.4% | 230 |
| 11 | Colorado | $84,530 | $75,150 | $41 | +11.6% | 1,060 |
| 12 | Alaska | $82,710 | $80,330 | $40 | +9.2% | 200 |
| 13 | Maryland | $81,890 | $77,610 | $39 | +8.1% | 660 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $79,630 | $74,670 | $38 | +5.1% | 250 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $79,380 | $75,900 | $38 | +4.8% | 280 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $77,850 | $68,660 | $37 | +2.7% | 820 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $77,700 | $79,860 | $37 | +2.5% | 130 |
| 18 | Virginia | $77,600 | $76,080 | $37 | +2.4% | 1,540 |
| 19 | Idaho | $74,740 | $63,410 | $36 | -1.4% | 500 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $73,700 | $66,700 | $35 | -2.7% | 2,210 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $73,700 | $65,210 | $35 | -2.7% | 240 |
| 22 | Texas | $73,410 | $65,840 | $35 | -3.1% | 5,240 |
| 23 | Florida | $72,820 | $65,620 | $35 | -3.9% | 2,830 |
| 24 | Delaware | $72,240 | $57,610 | $35 | -4.7% | 130 |
| 25 | Ohio | $71,010 | $63,410 | $34 | -6.3% | 1,220 |
| 26 | Illinois | $70,380 | $60,150 | $34 | -7.1% | 1,700 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $69,790 | $64,770 | $34 | -7.9% | 400 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $69,770 | $62,910 | $34 | -7.9% | 600 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $69,470 | $62,350 | $33 | -8.3% | 1,060 |
| 30 | Georgia | $68,990 | $62,460 | $33 | -8.9% | 2,490 |
| 31 | Michigan | $68,760 | $64,270 | $33 | -9.3% | 1,960 |
| 32 | Missouri | $66,510 | $57,380 | $32 | -12.2% | 1,560 |
| 33 | Montana | $65,190 | $62,250 | $31 | -14% | 250 |
| 34 | Nevada | $65,180 | $57,960 | $31 | -14% | 600 |
| 35 | Oregon | $65,010 | $54,460 | $31 | -14.2% | 810 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $64,480 | $57,920 | $31 | -14.9% | 1,430 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $64,440 | $63,350 | $31 | -15% | 510 |
| 38 | Alabama | $64,210 | $61,370 | $31 | -15.3% | 600 |
| 39 | Indiana | $63,840 | $60,350 | $31 | -15.7% | 1,940 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $63,670 | $59,110 | $31 | -16% | 1,000 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $62,910 | $49,990 | $30 | -17% | 920 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $62,660 | $58,850 | $30 | -17.3% | 140 |
| 43 | Kansas | $60,760 | $51,390 | $29 | -19.8% | 780 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $60,460 | $60,860 | $29 | -20.2% | 260 |
| 45 | Utah | $60,210 | $56,100 | $29 | -20.5% | 760 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $59,770 | $50,840 | $29 | -21.1% | 810 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $59,500 | $54,530 | $29 | -21.5% | 520 |
| 48 | Arizona | $59,410 | $51,250 | $29 | -21.6% | 1,670 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $56,140 | $50,550 | $27 | -25.9% | 530 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $47,530 | $44,940 | $23 | -37.3% | 470 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 348 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $118,580 | $97,770 | 50 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $105,580 | $118,520 | 650 |
| 3 | Vallejo, CA | $103,510 | $105,020 | 30 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $102,840 | $108,110 | 70 |
| 5 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $99,850 | $103,760 | 440 |
| 6 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $99,800 | $101,530 | 700 |
| 7 | Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $98,950 | $97,170 | 40 |
| 8 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $98,020 | $96,110 | 590 |
| 9 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $96,220 | $99,510 | 370 |
| 10 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $96,010 | $109,800 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do property appraisers and assessors make in the U.S.?
The median property appraisers and assessors salary in the United States is $67,960 per year (mean $75,770), and about 80% earn between $40,030 and $122,660.
How much do property appraisers and assessors make per hour?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $75,770 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays property appraisers and assessors the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for property appraisers and assessors at $108,770 per year (median $107,980).
What is the job outlook for property appraisers and assessors?
Employment is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 6,300 openings per year.