Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $63,500 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.53
10th percentile $38,890
90th percentile $95,190
Employed locally 110
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,890
    25th
    $50,040
    50th (median)
    $63,500
    75th
    $80,870
    90th
    $95,190

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 77% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 23% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,400
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $70,630
    Columbia, SC $64,730
    Wisconsin $64,530
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $62,230
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $60,980

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,190
    Project Management Specialists $94,280
    Accountants and Auditors $78,230
    Human Resources Specialists $68,070
    Management Analysts $97,090
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Charleston, SC is $30.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Charleston, SC is 2.9% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $38,890 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,040.