Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $63,200 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.39
10th percentile $40,460
90th percentile $83,400
Employed locally 100
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,460
    25th
    $49,710
    50th (median)
    $63,200
    75th
    $73,080
    90th
    $83,400

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 99% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 1% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,340
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $84,440
    Florida $73,010
    Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $64,690
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $63,810
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $63,620

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,620
    Human Resources Specialists $60,990
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $68,320
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $65,900
    Project Management Specialists $90,120
    Management Analysts $77,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Lakeland, FL is $30.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Lakeland, FL is 3.4% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $40,460 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,710.