Property Appraiser Salary in the United States

How much does a Property Appraiser make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Property Appraiser in the United States is $92,873 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Property Appraiser's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,612
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,785 to $101,635
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,601
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Property Appraiser Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $101,635 $8,470 $1,955 $49
Average $92,873 $7,739 $1,786 $45
25th Percentile $82,785 $6,899 $1,592 $40
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Key Factors That Influence Property Appraiser Salaries

A Property Appraiser's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Property Appraiser Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Property Appraiser's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $58,406
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,994
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $93,574
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $115,714
  • Expert (over 8 years): $112,585
Levels Salary
Appraiser... Level Property Appraiser$58,406
Appraiser... Level Property Appraiser$76,994
Property ... Level Property Appraiser$93,574
Appraiser... Level Property Appraiser$115,714
Appraisal... Level Property Appraiser$112,585
$58,406 0 yr
$76,994 < 2 yrs
$93,574 2-4 yrs
$115,714 5-8 yrs
$112,585 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Property Appraisers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $117,141
  • San Francisco: $115,989
  • Oakland: $113,417

What Skills Can Increase a Property Appraiser's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.78% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 2.4% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Data Input (Mentioned in 1.32% Job Postings): Data input are information's that is provided to a computer or a software program. Input means to provide the program with some data to be used in it.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.78%
Economics 2.4%
Data Input 1.32%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Property Appraiser's salary.
  • Loan Servicing: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Real Estate Practice: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Loan Servicing
$108,661
17%
Leadership
$104,946
13%
Real Estate Practice
$104,018
12%
Collateral Management
$102,160
10%
Diversity and Inclusion
$100,303
8%
Innovation
$99,374
7%
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How Education impacts a Property Appraiser's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Property Appraisers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Property Appraiser with a Bachelor's Degree is between $89,343 and $96,776).

Property Appraiser Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Property Appraiser
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 16.7%
Associates 11.1%
Bachelors 55.6%
Masters 16.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Property Appraiser Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Property Appraiser's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Property Appraiser

Salaries for a Property Appraiser can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $80,620 in 2023 to around $80,340 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Property Appraiser salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Property Appraiser Over Time

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$80,620
2024
$80,784
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2024 $80,784
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