Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $82,100 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $39.47
10th percentile $37,940
90th percentile $127,780
Employed locally 30
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,940
    25th
    $58,990
    50th (median)
    $82,100
    75th
    $103,220
    90th
    $127,780

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 75% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 25% 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

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,070
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,770
    Management Analysts $101,930
    Project Management Specialists $102,160
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,440
    Human Resources Specialists $81,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Santa Cruz, CA is $39.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 25.5% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $37,940 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,990.