Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $81,220 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $39.05
10th percentile $39,850
90th percentile $196,420
Employed locally 50
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,850
    25th
    $60,940
    50th (median)
    $81,220
    75th
    $122,770
    90th
    $196,420

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 105% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 5% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,390
    Project Management Specialists $83,410
    Human Resources Specialists $61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Cedar Rapids, IA is $39.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 24.2% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $39,850 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,940.