California Median
$88,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$42.74
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+31% vs US median
US median $67,960
State Rank
#4 of 50
6,380 employed here
How much do Property Appraisers and Assessors make in California?
Property Appraisers and Assessors in California take home a median of $88,900 annually — roughly $42.74 an hour — which runs 31% above the national median of $67,960.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $56,750 while the top 10% make $141,610 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $70,310 and $121,530 a year.
Property Appraisers and Assessors salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,750 | $27.28 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $70,310 | $33.80 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $88,900 | $42.74 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $121,530 | $58.43 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $141,610 | $68.08 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 50 states and territories for Property Appraisers and Assessors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in other states
District of Columbia $107,980New Jersey $92,390Massachusetts $91,750Connecticut $86,050Washington $83,710Minnesota $83,400Maine $80,930Alaska $80,330Iowa $80,160Hawaii $79,860New York $78,060Maryland $77,610Virginia $76,080Rhode Island $75,900Colorado $75,150New Hampshire $74,670Wisconsin $68,660North Carolina $66,700Texas $65,840Florida $65,620North Dakota $65,210Nebraska $64,770Michigan $64,270Idaho $63,410Ohio $63,410South Dakota $63,350Louisiana $62,910Georgia $62,460Tennessee $62,350Montana $62,250Alabama $61,370Wyoming $60,860Indiana $60,350Illinois $60,150South Carolina $59,110Kentucky $58,850Nevada $57,960Pennsylvania $57,920Delaware $57,610Missouri $57,380Utah $56,100Mississippi $54,530Oregon $54,460Kansas $51,390Arizona $51,250Arkansas $50,840New Mexico $50,550Oklahoma $49,990West Virginia $44,940
Working as Property Appraisers and Assessors in California
Nationally, about 57,000 people work as Property Appraisers and Assessors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($88,900) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Property Appraisers and Assessors make in California?
The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in California is $88,900 per year, or about $42.74 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,750 at the entry level to $141,610 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Property Appraisers and Assessors about 31% more than the national median of $67,960. California ranks 4th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Property Appraisers and Assessors?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $88,900 a year. About 6,380 Property Appraisers and Assessors are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.