Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $63,180 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $48,990
90th percentile $110,470
Employed locally 80
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,990
    25th
    $53,420
    50th (median)
    $63,180
    75th
    $84,740
    90th
    $110,470

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 93% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 7% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,970
    Vallejo, CA $100,590
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $100,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,430

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $91,540
    Accountants and Auditors $80,130
    Management Analysts $98,780
    Project Management Specialists $100,970
    Human Resources Specialists $74,720
    Training and Development Specialists $53,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Bakersfield, CA is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 3.4% below 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $48,990 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,420.