Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $104,400 +59.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.19
10th percentile $78,420
90th percentile $165,270
Employed locally 640
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,420
    25th
    $81,090
    50th (median)
    $104,400
    75th
    $132,220
    90th
    $165,270

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 78% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 22% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,350
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,970
    Vallejo, CA $100,590
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $100,190

    Nearby metros — Property Appraisers and Assessors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,290
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $99,280

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $100,440
    Accountants and Auditors $105,750
    Management Analysts $128,120
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $124,840
    Project Management Specialists $132,530
    Human Resources Specialists $100,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in San Francisco, CA is $50.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in San Francisco, CA is 59.6% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $78,420 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,090.