Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $83,950 +28.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.36
10th percentile $48,620
90th percentile $161,420
Employed locally 200
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,620
    25th
    $59,990
    50th (median)
    $83,950
    75th
    $114,150
    90th
    $161,420

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 100% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 0% 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
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $83,940
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,080

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,090
    Management Analysts $80,260
    Human Resources Specialists $69,120
    Project Management Specialists $93,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Des Moines, IA is $40.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Des Moines, IA is 28.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $48,620 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,990.