How much does a certified appraiser make?

Federal wage data does not break out pay by credential level. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $67,960 (May 2025) for property appraisers and assessors, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $122,660. Private industry surveys place certified residential appraisers well above that occupation-wide median, and certified general (commercial) appraisers at the top of the license-level range.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median annual wage of $67,960 for property appraisers and assessors as of May 2025. The lowest 10% earned under $40,030 and the highest 10% earned over $122,660. Median pay was $83,630 in finance and insurance, $64,370 in local government, and $62,420 in real estate. Employment is projected to grow 3% from 2025 to 2035, with about 5,200 openings per year.

Earnings for certified appraisers in Florida vary by credential level, property type, and assignment volume, and the state does not publish wage data broken out by certification. Appraisers holding the Certified General credential, which covers commercial and other non-residential work, generally out-earn Certified Residential appraisers.