Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $80,910 +23.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.90
10th percentile $58,030
90th percentile $128,590
Employed locally 60
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,030
    25th
    $65,240
    50th (median)
    $80,910
    75th
    $92,230
    90th
    $128,590

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 114% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 14% above 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
    District of Columbia $105,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $94,790
    California $91,400
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $83,950
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $83,940

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,930
    Accountants and Auditors $76,250
    Project Management Specialists $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,440
    Human Resources Specialists $68,990
    Compliance Officers $75,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Ames, IA is $38.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Ames, IA is 23.7% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $58,030 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,240.