Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $71,540 +9.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.39
10th percentile $52,140
90th percentile $126,570
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,140
    25th
    $67,080
    50th (median)
    $71,540
    75th
    $102,150
    90th
    $126,570

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 115% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 15% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,340
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $84,530
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $84,440
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,080

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,650
    Accountants and Auditors $75,780
    Project Management Specialists $82,400
    Human Resources Specialists $66,300
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,300
    Management Analysts $97,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in New Orleans, LA is $34.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.60 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in New Orleans, LA is 9.4% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $52,140 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,080.