Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Washington (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Washington, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Washington Median
$83,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+23% vs US median
US median $67,960
State Rank
#6 of 50
1,150 employed here

How much do Property Appraisers and Assessors make in Washington?

Property Appraisers and Assessors in Washington take home a median of $83,710 annually — roughly $40.25 an hour — which runs 23% above the national median of $67,960.

Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $53,310 while the top 10% make $121,680 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $64,520 and $100,040 a year.

Property Appraisers and Assessors salary range in Washington

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$53,310$25.63
25th percentile (early career)$64,520$31.02
50th percentile (median)$83,710$40.25
75th percentile (experienced)$100,040$48.10
90th percentile (top earners)$121,680$58.50

How Washington compares

Washington ranks 6th out of 50 states and territories for Property Appraisers and Assessors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$107,980
2New Jersey$92,390
3Massachusetts$91,750
4California$88,900
5Connecticut$86,050

Working as Property Appraisers and Assessors in Washington

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 Washington pay ($83,710) 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 Washington?
The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Washington is $83,710 per year, or about $40.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $53,310 at the entry level to $121,680 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Property Appraisers and Assessors about 23% more than the national median of $67,960. Washington ranks 6th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Property Appraisers and Assessors?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $83,710 a year. About 1,150 Property Appraisers and Assessors are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.