Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $57,670 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.72
10th percentile $32,400
90th percentile $86,310
Employed locally 50
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,400
    25th
    $38,660
    50th (median)
    $57,670
    75th
    $69,440
    90th
    $86,310

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,560
    Loan Officers $76,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Northwest Illinois is $27.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Northwest Illinois is 11.8% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $32,400 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,660.