Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $79,910 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.42
10th percentile $49,780
90th percentile $125,030
Employed locally 60
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,780
    25th
    $61,830
    50th (median)
    $79,910
    75th
    $96,040
    90th
    $125,030

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,970
    Vallejo, CA $100,590
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $100,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,430

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,240
    Accountants and Auditors $85,640
    Human Resources Specialists $75,500
    Project Management Specialists $98,930
    Training and Development Specialists $69,250
    Management Analysts $97,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Modesto, CA is $38.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Modesto, CA is 22.1% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $49,780 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,830.