Property Appraisers and Assessors pay in California
In California, the median pay for property appraisers and assessors is $42.74 an hour ($88,900 a year). About 6,380 people work in this job there.
That is 31% higher than the U.S. median ($67,960). California ranks 4th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for property appraisers and assessors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.28 | $56,750 |
| 25% of workers | $33.81 | $70,310 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.74 | $88,900 |
| 75% of workers | $58.43 | $121,530 |
| 90% of workers | $68.08 | $141,610 |
Property Appraisers and Assessors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $105,580 | 650 |
| Vallejo | $103,510 | 30 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $102,840 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $99,850 | 440 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $96,220 | 370 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $95,730 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $91,600 | 2,240 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $91,230 | 70 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $86,260 | 550 |
| Redding | $85,240 | 40 |
| Fresno | $82,310 | 140 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $81,760 | 0 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $78,690 | 140 |
| Visalia | $77,020 | 70 |
| Modesto | $76,500 | 60 |
| Chico | $62,760 | 50 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $60,960 | 100 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $59,180 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for property appraisers and assessors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,050 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $109,110 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $130,330 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,810 |
| Tax Preparers | $70,030 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $74,110 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $95,320 |
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