Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $82,080 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.46
10th percentile $55,140
90th percentile $116,080
Employed locally 40
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,140
    25th
    $63,610
    50th (median)
    $82,080
    75th
    $82,080
    90th
    $116,080

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 87% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 13% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,820
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $83,940
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $82,100
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,790
    Bellingham, WA $81,550
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $80,480

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts $86,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,460
    Human Resources Specialists $84,180
    Accountants and Auditors $90,140
    Compliance Officers $82,050
    Financial and Investment Analysts $67,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Olympia, WA is $39.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Olympia, WA is 25.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $55,140 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,610.