Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Trenton, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Trenton-Princeton, NJ

Median annual salary $102,350 +56.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.21
10th percentile $57,360
90th percentile $133,850
Employed locally 30
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,360
    25th
    $80,960
    50th (median)
    $102,350
    75th
    $122,540
    90th
    $133,850

    Trenton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,333 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 106% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 6% 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
    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
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $84,530
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $81,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $76,960
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $50,270

    Related occupations in Trenton, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $86,410
    Accountants and Auditors $97,670
    Management Analysts $99,380
    Compliance Officers $82,760
    Project Management Specialists $110,500
    Human Resources Specialists $77,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Trenton, NJ is $49.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Trenton, NJ is 56.5% 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 Trenton?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $57,360 per year in Trenton, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,960.