Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $94,790 +44.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.57
10th percentile $67,550
90th percentile $106,410
Employed locally 40
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,550
    25th
    $80,420
    50th (median)
    $94,790
    75th
    $94,790
    90th
    $106,410

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 99% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 1% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,220
    Accountants and Auditors $88,160
    Project Management Specialists $107,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,140
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Management Analysts $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Santa Maria, CA is $45.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Santa Maria, CA is 44.9% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $67,550 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,420.