Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $100,190 +53.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.17
10th percentile $75,130
90th percentile $129,850
Employed locally 70
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,130
    25th
    $100,190
    50th (median)
    $100,190
    75th
    $129,850
    90th
    $129,850

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 107% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 7% 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
    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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $99,430
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $99,280

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,240
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,010
    Project Management Specialists $101,230
    Human Resources Specialists $76,000
    Management Analysts $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $48.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 53.1% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $75,130 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,190.