How much does a property appraiser and assessor make in California?
$88,900a year
Median yearly pay for property appraiser and assessors in California. That is $42.74 an hour or $7,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.74
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,750Median: $88,900Highest 10%: $141,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,750 | $27.28 | |
| 25th | $70,310 | $33.80 | |
| Median | $88,900 | $42.74 | |
| 75th | $121,500 | $58.43 | |
| 90th | $141,600 | $68.08 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $105,600 |
| Vallejo, CA | $103,500 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $102,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $99,850 |
| Sacramento, CA | $96,220 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $95,730 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $91,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $91,230 |
| Riverside, CA | $86,260 |
| Redding, CA | $85,240 |
| Fresno, CA | $82,310 |
| San Jose, CA | $81,760 |
| Oxnard, CA | $78,690 |
| Visalia, CA | $77,020 |
| Modesto, CA | $76,500 |
| Chico, CA | $62,760 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $60,960 |
| Stockton, CA | $59,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for property appraiser and assessors.
| 1. District of Columbia | $108,000 |
| 2. New Jersey | $92,390 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $91,750 |
| 4. California | $88,900 |
| 5. Connecticut | $86,050 |
| 6. Washington | $83,710 |
| 7. Minnesota | $83,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a property appraiser and assessor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $42.74 ($88,900 a year).
Do property appraiser and assessors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $88,900 against $67,960 nationally, 31% more.
Where does California rank for property appraiser and assessor pay?
California ranks 4 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays property appraiser and assessors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $105,600 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.