Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $78,050 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.53
10th percentile $49,170
90th percentile $141,740
Employed locally 450
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,170
    25th
    $65,560
    50th (median)
    $78,050
    75th
    $101,470
    90th
    $141,740

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 91% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 9% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $104,400
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,970
    Vallejo, CA $100,590
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $100,190
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,430

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,230
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Human Resources Specialists $73,390
    Project Management Specialists $99,630
    Management Analysts $92,680
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Riverside, CA is $37.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Riverside, CA is 19.3% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $49,170 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,560.