Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $77,940 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.47
10th percentile $44,570
90th percentile $108,640
Employed locally 220
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,570
    25th
    $56,700
    50th (median)
    $77,940
    75th
    $99,370
    90th
    $108,640

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 92% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 8% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    Vallejo, CA $100,590
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,630
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,750
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $70,490
    Charlottesville, VA $64,780

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,620
    Management Analysts $93,950
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,170
    Project Management Specialists $100,540
    Human Resources Specialists $74,990
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $81,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Richmond, VA is $37.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Richmond, VA is 19.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $44,570 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,700.