Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $70,630 +8% vs national
Median hourly $33.96
10th percentile $47,910
90th percentile $116,600
Employed locally 170
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,910
    25th
    $53,390
    50th (median)
    $70,630
    75th
    $97,950
    90th
    $116,600

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 82% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Property Appraisers and Assessors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    District of Columbia $105,000
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,400
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,970
    Vallejo, CA $100,590

    Nearby metros — Property Appraisers and Assessors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,790
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,990
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,990
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $73,730
    Utica-Rome, NY $71,560

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Management Analysts $81,780
    Project Management Specialists $104,370
    Human Resources Specialists $75,020
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,690
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Property Appraisers and Assessors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Albany, NY is $33.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.95 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Property Appraisers and Assessors salaries?

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Albany, NY is 8% above the national median of $65,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Albany?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $47,910 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,390.