How much does a staff appraiser make?

Property appraisers and assessors earned a median annual wage of $67,960 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, which surveys salaried workers. Median pay varies by industry: $83,630 in finance and insurance, $64,370 in local government, and $62,420 in real estate. Independent fee appraisers, who are paid per appraisal rather than a salary, are not captured in these wage figures, and their earnings vary with assignment volume.