Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $65,710 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.59
10th percentile $49,980
90th percentile $113,630
Employed locally 1,370
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,980
    25th
    $54,660
    50th (median)
    $65,710
    75th
    $82,380
    90th
    $113,630

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 82% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 18% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,000
    Killeen-Temple, TX $74,210
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $72,860
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $70,410
    College Station-Bryan, TX $68,880
    Tyler, TX $68,770

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists$97,990
    Accountants and Auditors$81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,150
    Human Resources Specialists$69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$75,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Houston, TX is $31.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Houston, TX is 0.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $49,980 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,660.