How much does a property appraiser and assessor make in Iowa?
$80,160a year
Median yearly pay for property appraiser and assessors in Iowa. That is $38.54 an hour or $6,680 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.54
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,950Median: $80,160Highest 10%: $129,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,950 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $58,770 | $28.25 | |
| Median | $80,160 | $38.54 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.12 | |
| 90th | $129,800 | $62.40 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $92,370 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $89,270 |
| Omaha, NE | $79,610 |
| Ames, IA | $78,480 |
| Sioux City, IA | $76,480 |
| Waterloo, IA | $75,670 |
| Davenport, IA | $64,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for property appraiser and assessors.
| 7. Minnesota | $83,400 |
| 8. Maine | $80,930 |
| 9. Alaska | $80,330 |
| 10. Iowa | $80,160 |
| 11. Hawaii | $79,860 |
| 12. New York | $78,060 |
| 13. Maryland | $77,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a property appraiser and assessor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $38.54 ($80,160 a year).
Do property appraiser and assessors make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $80,160 against $67,960 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Iowa rank for property appraiser and assessor pay?
Iowa ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays property appraiser and assessors the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $92,370 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.