Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Salary in the United States

How much does a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee in the United States is $70,207 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $84,837
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,151 to $77,865
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $54,816
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Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,865 $6,489 $1,497 $37
Average $70,207 $5,851 $1,350 $34
25th Percentile $62,151 $5,179 $1,195 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Salaries

A Real Estate Appraiser Trainee'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 Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee'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): $66,941
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $67,187
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,207
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $73,360
  • Expert (over 8 years): $73,586
Levels Salary
Entry Level Real Estate Appraiser Trainee$66,941
Intermediate Level Real Estate Appraiser Trainee$67,187
Senior Level Real Estate Appraiser Trainee$70,207
Specialist Level Real Estate Appraiser Trainee$73,360
Expert Level Real Estate Appraiser Trainee$73,586
$66,941 0 yr
$67,187 < 2 yrs
$70,207 2-4 yrs
$73,360 5-8 yrs
$73,586 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Real Estate Appraiser Trainees

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: $88,552
  • San Francisco: $87,682
  • Oakland: $85,737

What Skills Can Increase a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 8.34% 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.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 2.67% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • Diversity and Inclusion (Mentioned in 1.58% Job Postings): Developing and promoting acquaintance, empowerment, and integration of each unique individual to create a productive and safe working environment.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 8.34%
Logistics 2.67%
Diversity and Inclusion 1.58%
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 Real Estate Appraiser Trainee's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 54%.
  • Team Development: Can increase your salary by up to 33%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
$108,119
54%
Team Development
$93,375
33%
Planning
$92,673
32%
Analysis
$91,269
30%
Microsoft Office
$87,759
25%
Communicates Effectively
$87,057
24%
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How Education impacts a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Real Estate Appraiser Trainees enter the field with a Associate'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 Real Estate Appraiser Trainee with a Associate's Degree is between $55,639 and $60,141).

Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Real Estate Appraiser Trainee
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 28.5%
Associates 9.7%
Bachelors 50.2%
Masters 10.6%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Real Estate Appraiser Trainee

Salaries for a Real Estate Appraiser Trainee can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,806 in 2023 to around $65,093 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Real Estate Appraiser Trainee salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Real Estate Appraiser Trainee Over Time

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