Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $61,100 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $34,930
90th percentile $156,000
Employed locally 90
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,930
    25th
    $41,440
    50th (median)
    $61,100
    75th
    $108,650
    90th
    $156,000

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 88% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 12% 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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $84,530
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $83,950
    Modesto, CA $79,910
    Richmond, VA $77,940
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,280

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$68,170
    Human Resources Specialists$65,610
    Project Management Specialists$83,670
    Loan Officers$78,110
    Management Analysts$84,620
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$77,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Columbia, MO is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Columbia, MO is 6.6% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $34,930 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,440.