Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $81,550 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.21
10th percentile $51,610
90th percentile $141,770
Employed locally 40
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,610
    25th
    $64,360
    50th (median)
    $81,550
    75th
    $98,540
    90th
    $141,770

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 101% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 1% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,820
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $83,940
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $82,100
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,080
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,790
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $80,480

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Compliance Officers $101,870
    Project Management Specialists $102,350
    Human Resources Specialists $75,860
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Bellingham, WA is $39.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Bellingham, WA is 24.7% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $51,610 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,360.