How much does an MAI appraiser make?

No government wage series reports MAI pay separately. The MAI designation is issued by the Appraisal Institute, and its holders are Certified General appraisers; pay ranges cited for Certified General appraisers run from $81,000 to $147,000 per year, per the National Association of Realtors' salary guide citing market sources. Because income is tied directly to report volume, high producers at large commercial firms commonly earn more.