Appraiser Salary in Ames, IA

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How much does an Appraiser make in Ames, IA? The average Appraiser salary in Ames, IA is $69,843 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $60,719 and $78,424. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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What is an Appraiser?

An Appraiser (from Latin appretiare, "to value"), is one who determines the fair market value of property, real or personal. In England the business of an Appraiser is usually combined with that of an auctioneer, while the word itself has a similar meaning to that of "valuer"....

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Senior Appraiser

Yolo County (CA) - Woodland , CA

Essential FunctionsTo view the full Senior Appraiser class/job description, please clickhere.Employment StandardsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics ...

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Commercial Appraiser I

Mercantile Bank - Grand Rapids , MI

Join Mercantile Bank as a Full Time Commercial Appraiser I in Grand Rapids, MI! This position offers the exciting opportunity to showcase your expertise as a Certified General Appraiser License ...

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Appraiser I

County of Nevada - Nevada City , CA

Nevada County is seeking an Appraiser I. The right candidate for this position will have the opportunity to secure and analyze data needed to appraise real property for tax purposes. Under general ...

ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago

Appraiser - Estimatics

State Farm - Albany , NY

Appraiser - Estimatics US-NY-Albany Job ID: 2024-37464 Type: Regular Full Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Claims and Investigation Albany, NY Overview Build your career at one of the top companies ...

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Auto Damage Appraiser

Columbia Auto Body - Raynham , MA

We are looking for a MA licensed auto appraiser to join our Raynham collision team. Looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic. Team work is a must, strong communication ...

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FIELD APPRAISER II, COMMERCIAL VALUATIONS

Orange County Property - Orlando , FL

The essential duties of the Field Appraiser II, Commercial Valuations include, but are not limited to the following: * Physically inspect neighborhood boundaries for commercial properties, work ...

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What does an Appraiser do?

Common responsibilities of an Appraiser

Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

July 01, 2022

Assist in the review and selection of the most relevant comparable information relative to the property being appraised.

November 16, 2022

Provides simple to moderately complex appraisals for agricultural properties and assists senior-level appraisal staff with evaluations of property on large and/or complex loans.

February 26, 2023

Prepares valuations or appraisals in connection with loans secured by non-complex agricultural properties and assists with the development of valuations or appraisals of properties that may involve large and/or complex loans, specialized or highly improved properties, loans in litigation, foreclosure or bankruptcy and acquired properties.

February 26, 2023

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, take initiative, work under time pressures, work with minimal supervision, and exercise independent and sound judgment.

April 08, 2023

Requires possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, including at least twenty-four (24) semester units or thirty-six (36) quarter units of accounting and/or auditing courses.

April 12, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Appraiser in Ames, IA

Average Base Salary

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60719

78424

69843

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

63562

82945

72783

What is the average salary for Appraiser in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Appraiser in Ames, IA. The base salary for Appraiser ranges from $60,719 to $78,424 with the average base salary of $69,843. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,562 to $82,945 with the average total cash compensation of $72,783.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$69,843	$60,719 - $78,424
Bonus	$2,940	$2,843 - $4,520
Total Pay	$72,783	$63,562 - $82,945

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Appraiser Salary Near Ames, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Ames, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,017 - $78,810	COMPARE TO Ames, IA
CITY, STATE Des Moines, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,017 - $78,810	COMPARE TO Ames, IA
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,017 - $78,810	COMPARE TO Ames, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,964 - $73,574	COMPARE TO Ames, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,452 - $74,205	COMPARE TO Ames, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,454 - $78,082	COMPARE TO Ames, IA

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About Ames, Iowa

Ames is a city in central Iowa approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is best known as the home of Iowa State University (ISU), with leading Agriculture, Design, Engineering, and Veterinary Medicine colleges. A United States Department of Energy national laboratory, Ames Laboratory, is located on the ISU campus. In 2017, Ames had a population of 66,498. Iowa State University is home to 36,321 students (Fall 2017), which make up approximately one half of the city's population. Ames also hosts United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sites: the largest federal animal diseas...

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About Ames, Iowa Ames is a city in central Iowa approximately 30 miles (48 km) north of Des Moines. It is best known as the home of Iowa State University (ISU), with l....More

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