What is a Real Estate Appraiser?
Real Estate Appraiser Job Description Appraise real property and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
Related Job Titles for this Occupation:
- Personal Property Assessor
- Real Estate Assessor
- City Assessor
- County Assessor
- Residential Fee Appraiser
What Kind of Real Estate Appraiser Job Opportunities Are There?
In the United States, there were 80,800 jobs for Real Estate Appraiser in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 14.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 11,600 new jobs for Real Estate Appraiser by 2026. There will be an estimated 6,700 positions for Real Estate Appraiser per year.

The states with the most job growth for Real Estate Appraiser are Utah, Nevada, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in Maryland, Alaska, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
Average Real Estate Appraisers Salary
The salary for Real Estate Appraisers ranges between about $29,690 and $102,590 a year.

Real Estate Appraisers who work in District of Columbia, Nevada, or California, make the highest salaries.
Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Real Estate Appraisers in different U.S. states.
State | Annual Mean Salary |
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Alabama | $54,340 |
Alaska | $76,080 |
Arizona | $49,330 |
Arkansas | $45,180 |
California | $84,130 |
Colorado | $79,390 |
Connecticut | $70,610 |
District of Columbia | $93,730 |
Florida | $53,900 |
Georgia | $54,550 |
Hawaii | $67,870 |
Idaho | $53,090 |
Illinois | $56,520 |
Indiana | $48,740 |
Iowa | $78,680 |
Kansas | $56,800 |
Kentucky | $46,740 |
Louisiana | $52,310 |
Maine | $60,120 |
Maryland | $63,590 |
Massachusetts | $70,150 |
Michigan | $52,730 |
Minnesota | $69,200 |
Mississippi | $57,120 |
Missouri | $55,190 |
Montana | $46,490 |
Nebraska | $71,370 |
Nevada | $94,400 |
New Hampshire | $70,840 |
New Jersey | $73,200 |
New Mexico | $44,710 |
New York | $63,100 |
North Carolina | $57,230 |
North Dakota | $53,840 |
Ohio | $69,650 |
Oklahoma | $49,050 |
Oregon | $69,040 |
Pennsylvania | $59,830 |
South Carolina | $54,130 |
South Dakota | $49,100 |
Tennessee | $57,320 |
Texas | $59,310 |
Utah | $52,280 |
Vermont | $55,870 |
Virginia | $60,420 |
Washington | $69,770 |
West Virginia | $40,710 |
Wisconsin | $66,030 |
Wyoming | $58,600 |
Where Real Estate Appraisers Work

The table below shows the approximate number of Real Estate Appraisers employed by various industries.

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