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Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Median salary (BLS)

$67,960

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$40k – $123k

Job outlook

+4% (faster than average)

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Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $112,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$40,500–$153,000

Time to qualify

4.5 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Intern

    Internship

    $36,000

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

    Entry / Junior

    $40,030

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

    Established

    $67,960

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

    Senior

    $95,310

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Key skills

A typical day

  • •Compute final estimation of property values, taking into account such factors as depreciation, replacement costs, value comparisons of similar properties, and income potential.
  • •Prepare written reports that estimate property values, outline methods by which the estimations were made, and meet appraisal standards.
  • •Photograph interiors and exteriors of properties to assist in estimating property value, substantiate findings, and complete appraisal reports.
  • •Search public records for transactions such as sales, leases, and assessments.
  • •Obtain county land values and sales information about nearby properties to aid in establishment of property values.

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