Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $47,760 -27% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $36,600
90th percentile $97,250
Employed locally 50
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,600
    25th
    $45,780
    50th (median)
    $47,760
    75th
    $62,910
    90th
    $97,250

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 68% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 32% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $72,770
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,510
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $53,910
    Kentucky $46,910
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $43,200
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $37,140

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $70,960
    Project Management Specialists $82,630
    Human Resources Specialists $65,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Lexington, KY is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Lexington, KY is 27% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $36,600 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,780.