Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $48,060 -26.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.11
10th percentile $31,910
90th percentile $100,580
Employed locally 70
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,910
    25th
    $45,090
    50th (median)
    $48,060
    75th
    $68,520
    90th
    $100,580

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 80% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 20% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,350
    Anchorage, AK $81,540
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $80,460
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $72,770
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $70,490

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,190
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,480
    Human Resources Specialists $61,480
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,160
    Training and Development Specialists $50,060
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $61,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Hickory, NC is $23.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Hickory, NC is 26.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $31,910 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,090.