How much does an insurance appraiser make in California?
$78,930a year
Median yearly pay for insurance appraisers in California. That is $37.95 an hour or $6,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.95
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,530Median: $78,930Highest 10%: $109,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,530 | $25.74 | |
| 25th | $74,450 | $35.79 | |
| Median | $78,930 | $37.95 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.62 | |
| 90th | $109,900 | $52.85 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $89,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $82,750 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,970 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for insurance appraisers.
| 15. Maine | $79,510 |
| 16. Texas | $79,200 |
| 17. Iowa | $79,090 |
| 18. California | $78,930 |
| 19. Nevada | $78,510 |
| 20. Washington | $78,450 |
| 21. New Mexico | $78,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insurance appraiser make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $37.95 ($78,930 a year).
Do insurance appraisers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $78,930 against $78,240 nationally, 1% more.
Where does California rank for insurance appraiser pay?
California ranks 18 of 38 states.
Which city in California pays insurance appraisers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $89,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.