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Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Property Appraisers and Assessors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$88,900
Median Annual Salary
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-2.7% vs 2024
$96,360
Mean Salary
$88,900
Median Salary
$42.74
Hourly Rate
6,380 people work as Property Appraisers and Assessors in California
Property Appraisers and Assessors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Property Appraisers and Assessors in California earn a median salary of $88,900 per year ($7,408/month).
This is 31.9% above the national average of $67,395.
California ranks #4 out of 50 states for Property Appraisers and Assessors pay.
Approximately 6,380 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.7% compared to 2024.
Salary Range: Property Appraisers and Assessors in California
Salaries for Property Appraisers and Assessors in California range from $56,750 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $141,610 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $70,310 and $121,530.
How much do Property Appraisers and Assessors make in California?
The median annual salary for Property Appraisers and Assessors in California is $88,900 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $96,360.
What is the salary range for a Property Appraisers and Assessors in California?
Salaries for Property Appraisers and Assessors in California range from $56,750 at the 10th percentile to $141,610 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $70,310 and $121,530.
What is the starting salary for a Property Appraisers and Assessors in California?
Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors positions in California typically start around $56,750 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $70,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Property Appraisers and Assessors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,380 people are employed as Property Appraisers and Assessors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Property Appraisers and Assessors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Property Appraisers and Assessors in California is approximately $42.74 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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