Property Appraisers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$65,420
~$31/hr · ~$5,452/mo
US Jobs
77K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
The core of this occupation involves analyzing data, comparing market trends, and generating reports, all of which are highly susceptible to Automated Valuation Models (AVMs) and AI-driven data analysis. While physical site inspections and the need to defend assessments in public hearings provide a buffer, the shift toward 'desktop appraisals' and AI-assisted mass assessments significantly reduces the human labor required per valuation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJBEST VALUE | $102,350 | Average (102.4) | $99,934 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $83,940 | Below avg (88.0) | $95,434 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $105,290 | Above avg (113.1) | $93,128 |
| Vallejo, CA | $100,590 | Above avg (109.4) | $91,981 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $98,320 | Above avg (107.0) | $91,878 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $100,970 | Above avg (110.3) | $91,580 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $99,280 | Above avg (109.1) | $91,007 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $78,940 | Below avg (87.2) | $90,547 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $83,950 | Below avg (92.8) | $90,510 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $81,220 | Below avg (90.0) | $90,258 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $100,190 | Above avg (111.0) | $90,244 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $104,400 | Above avg (117.6) | $88,813 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $99,340 | Above avg (112.1) | $88,627 |
| Ames, IA | $80,910 | Below avg (91.5) | $88,460 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $83,260 | Below avg (94.2) | $88,391 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+4% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$31/hr
Monthly Income
~$5,452/mo
Related Careers
Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)