As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Appraiser Trainee in Watertown, SD is $70,580, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,357 weekly, or $5,882 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Appraiser Trainee in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Appraiser Trainee in Watertown, SD vary widely, spanning from $55,177 to $85,129. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,518) and 75th percentile ($78,195), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,129 per year. This $15,677 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Logistics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Watertown Appraiser Trainee often earn 2.0% lower than national averages. However, Watertown currently ranks 659 statewide for Appraiser Trainee job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Appraiser Trainee Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $55,177 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $62,518 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $70,580 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $78,195 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Appraiser Trainee Salary $85,129 Watertown, SD November 01, 2026
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    Appraiser Trainee

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Appraiser Sr. (Residential Real Estate)

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Appraiser Trainee in Watertown, SD. The base salary for Appraiser Trainee ranges from $62,518 to $78,195 with the average base salary of $70,580. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,454 to $79,233 with the average total cash compensation of $66,717.

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About Watertown, South Dakota    Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 21,482 at the 2010 census. It is the f....More

Watertown, South Dakota  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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