Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $105,290 +60.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.62
10th percentile $75,970
90th percentile $165,200
Employed locally 220
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,970
    25th
    $81,420
    50th (median)
    $105,290
    75th
    $128,290
    90th
    $165,200

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 67% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Property Appraisers and Assessors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $100,190

    Nearby metros — Property Appraisers and Assessors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $99,280

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $106,680
    Accountants and Auditors $121,630
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $139,140
    Management Analysts $141,150
    Project Management Specialists $136,250
    Human Resources Specialists $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in San Jose, CA is $50.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in San Jose, CA is 60.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $75,970 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,420.