Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $77,140 +17.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.09
10th percentile $49,600
90th percentile $113,350
Employed locally 100
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,600
    25th
    $63,720
    50th (median)
    $77,140
    75th
    $102,960
    90th
    $113,350

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 101% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 1% above 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 Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Management Analysts$98,110
    Accountants and Auditors$81,140
    Project Management Specialists$97,330
    Compliance Officers$81,140
    Human Resources Specialists$74,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Salem, OR is $37.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Salem, OR is 17.9% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $49,600 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,720.