How much does an art appraiser make?

Federal wage data do not break out art appraisers separately. The Bureau of Labor Statistics groups art appraisers with all property appraisers and assessors, an occupation that paid a median annual wage of $67,960 in May 2025 ($32.67 per hour). Within that combined occupation, the lowest 10 percent earned less than $40,030, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $122,660. Earnings for independent fee appraisers can vary significantly because they are paid fees on the basis of each appraisal.