How does a real estate agent's salary compare to a real estate appraiser's salary?

Appraisers out-earn agents on average. The median annual wage for property appraisers and assessors was $67,960 in May 2025, while the median for real estate brokers and sales agents was $57,400, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At the top end, the highest 10% of appraisers and assessors earned more than $122,660.