Property Appraisers and Assessors pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for property appraisers and assessors is $38.54 an hour ($80,160 a year). About 630 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($67,960). Iowa ranks 10th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for property appraisers and assessors in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| 25% of workers | $28.25 | $58,770 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.54 | $80,160 |
| 75% of workers | $48.12 | $100,080 |
| 90% of workers | $62.40 | $129,790 |
Property Appraisers and Assessors pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $92,370 | 190 |
| Cedar Rapids | $89,270 | 40 |
| Ames | $78,480 | 50 |
| Sioux City | $76,480 | 30 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $75,670 | 30 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $64,080 | 80 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $77,440 |
| Loan Officers | $83,670 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $92,370 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $92,310 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $75,160 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $79,390 |
| Financial Examiners | $80,370 |
| Tax Preparers | $53,660 |
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