Junior Appraiser Salary in the United States

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

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Appraiser in the United States is $115,716 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,671
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,877 to $119,880
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,650
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Junior Appraiser Salaries by Percentile

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Weekly
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75th Percentile $119,880 $9,990 $2,305 $58
Average $115,716 $9,643 $2,225 $56
25th Percentile $108,877 $9,073 $2,094 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Appraiser Salaries

A Junior 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 Junior Appraiser Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior 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): $76,792
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $93,327
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,410
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,288
  • Expert (over 8 years): $148,459
Levels Salary
Appraiser... Level Junior Appraiser$76,792
Appraiser... Level Junior Appraiser$93,327
Junior Ap... Level Junior Appraiser$115,410
Appraisal... Level Junior Appraiser$112,288
Appraisal... Level Junior Appraiser$148,459
$76,792 0 yr
$93,327 < 2 yrs
$115,410 2-4 yrs
$112,288 5-8 yrs
$148,459 > 8 yrs
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How Do Junior Appraiser Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Junior Appraisers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $128,121.
  • California: $127,635.
  • Massachusetts: $125,934.

Top Paying Cities for Junior 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: $145,953
  • San Francisco: $144,518
  • Oakland: $141,312

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Appraiser's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.55% 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.
  • Employment Authorization (Mentioned in 3.94% Job Postings):
  • Auto Repair (Mentioned in 2.92% Job Postings): Automotive Repair means the general repair, engine rebuilding or reconditioning of motor vehicles collision service such as body, frame and fender straightening and repair and painting of motor vehicles.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 6.55%
Employment Authorization 3.94%
Auto Repair 2.92%
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 Junior Appraiser's salary.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Auto Repair: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Risk Management
$137,702
19%
Auto Repair
$129,602
12%
Collaboration
$127,288
10%
Underwriting
$126,130
9%
Alignment
$123,816
7%
Due Diligence
$123,816
7%
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How Education impacts a Junior Appraiser's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Junior Appraisers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Junior Appraiser with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $109,899 and $119,158).

Junior Appraiser Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Junior Appraiser
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.6%
High School 12.3%
Associates 4.9%
Bachelors 57.9%
Masters 22.0%
Doctorate 2.3%
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Junior Appraiser Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior 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 Junior Appraiser

Salaries for a Junior Appraiser can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $102,113 in 2023 to around $101,799 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Appraiser salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Junior Appraiser Over Time

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$102,920
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2024 $102,920
2025 $101,799
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