Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $63,320 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $40,540
90th percentile $161,980
Employed locally 80
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,540
    25th
    $47,620
    50th (median)
    $63,320
    75th
    $97,790
    90th
    $161,980

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 93% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 7% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $79,000
    Jackson, TN $68,380
    Manhattan, KS $65,850
    Jacksonville, FL $63,530
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,050
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,510

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,260
    Management Analysts $64,800
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,660
    Human Resources Specialists $72,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,740
    Project Management Specialists $96,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Topeka, KS is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Topeka, KS is 3.2% below 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $40,540 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,620.