Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $76,990 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.02
10th percentile $49,700
90th percentile $103,340
Employed locally 170
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,700
    25th
    $60,190
    50th (median)
    $76,990
    75th
    $102,680
    90th
    $103,340

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 109% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 9% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,790
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $73,990
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $73,730
    Utica-Rome, NY $71,560
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,630

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $80,240
    Project Management Specialists $100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $70,640
    Management Analysts $84,020
    Compliance Officers $82,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Buffalo, NY is $37.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Buffalo, NY is 17.7% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $49,700 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,190.