Property Appraisers and Assessors Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $83,940 +28.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.36
10th percentile $46,130
90th percentile —
Employed locally 30
National median $65,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,130
    25th
    $58,520
    50th (median)
    $83,940
    75th
    $155,740

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Property Appraisers and Assessors salary vs area income 122% Median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary is 22% 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
    District of Columbia $105,000
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,340
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $94,790
    California $91,400
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $83,950
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $82,080

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $71,200
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,010
    Training and Development Specialists $49,540
    Human Resources Specialists $59,970
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $66,040
    Project Management Specialists $80,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Waterloo, IA is $40.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $210.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Waterloo, IA is 28.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Property Appraisers and Assessors (10th percentile) earn around $46,130 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,520.