Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$40,030
- 25th Percentile — Junior$50,970
- 50th Percentile — Median$67,960
- 75th Percentile — Senior$92,760
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$122,660
The top 10% of Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate earn $122,660 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $40,030, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $108,770 | +43.6% |
| New Jersey | $99,420 | +31.2% |
| California | $96,360 | +27.2% |
| Massachusetts | $96,010 | +26.7% |
| Minnesota | $94,700 | +25.0% |
| Connecticut | $93,760 | +23.7% |
| Iowa | $90,040 | +18.8% |
| New York | $87,490 | +15.5% |
| Washington | $87,310 | +15.2% |
| Maine | $85,160 | +12.4% |
| Colorado | $84,530 | +11.6% |
| Alaska | $82,710 | +9.2% |
| Maryland | $81,890 | +8.1% |
| Vermont (est.) | $81,832 | +8.0% |
| New Hampshire | $79,630 | +5.1% |
| Rhode Island | $79,380 | +4.8% |
| Wisconsin | $77,850 | +2.7% |
| Hawaii | $77,700 | +2.5% |
| Virginia | $77,600 | +2.4% |
| Idaho | $74,740 | -1.4% |
| North Carolina | $73,700 | -2.7% |
| North Dakota | $73,700 | -2.7% |
| Texas | $73,410 | -3.1% |
| Florida | $72,820 | -3.9% |
| Delaware | $72,240 | -4.7% |
| Ohio | $71,010 | -6.3% |
| Illinois | $70,380 | -7.1% |
| Nebraska | $69,790 | -7.9% |
| Louisiana | $69,770 | -7.9% |
| Tennessee | $69,470 | -8.3% |
| Georgia | $68,990 | -8.9% |
| Michigan | $68,760 | -9.3% |
| Missouri | $66,510 | -12.2% |
| Montana | $65,190 | -14.0% |
| Nevada | $65,180 | -14.0% |
| Oregon | $65,010 | -14.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $64,480 | -14.9% |
| South Dakota | $64,440 | -15.0% |
| Alabama | $64,210 | -15.3% |
| Indiana | $63,840 | -15.7% |
| South Carolina | $63,670 | -16.0% |
| Oklahoma | $62,910 | -17.0% |
| Kentucky | $62,660 | -17.3% |
| Kansas | $60,760 | -19.8% |
| Wyoming | $60,460 | -20.2% |
| Utah | $60,210 | -20.5% |
| Arkansas | $59,770 | -21.1% |
| Mississippi | $59,500 | -21.5% |
| Arizona | $59,410 | -21.6% |
| New Mexico | $56,140 | -25.9% |
| West Virginia | $47,530 | -37.3% |
What Factors Affect Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: District of Columbia pays an average of $108,770, while West Virginia pays $47,530 — a gap of $61,240 per year.
The middle half of Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate earn between $50,970 and $92,760 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,030, while the top 10% earn more than $122,660.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate?
The average salary for Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate in the United States is $75,770 per year, with a median of $67,960.
What is the starting salary for Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate?
Entry-level Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate typically earn between $40,030 and $50,970 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate the most?
District of Columbia pays Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate the most at $108,770 per year on average, followed by New Jersey ($99,420) and California ($96,360).
How much do Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $75,770, Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate earn approximately $36.43 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 57,070 Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $75,770 and a median of $67,960 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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