Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $70,490 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.89
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $109,890
Employed locally 380
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $46,860
    50th (median)
    $70,490
    75th
    $87,200
    90th
    $109,890

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 75% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 25% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,340
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $98,320
    California $91,400
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $87,070
    Worcester, MA $81,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,790

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $102,100
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,620
    Accountants and Auditors $84,030
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $87,950
    Human Resources Specialists $77,860
    Management Analysts $105,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Portland, OR-WA is $33.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Portland, OR-WA is 7.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,860.