As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) in the United States is $32. While Salary.com is seeing that Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) salary in the US can go up to $36 or down to $28, but most earn between $30 and $34. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $34 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
| Average | $32 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $30 | $2 | $1 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) with under 1 year experience makes about $65,700. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) makes around $65,847. After 2-4 years, the Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) pay rises to about $67,646. Those senior Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $69,502, and those Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $69,635 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) | $65,700 |
| Intermediate Level Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) | $65,847 |
| Senior Level Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) | $67,646 |
| Specialist Level Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) | $69,502 |
| Expert Level Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) | $69,635 |
| Entry Level | 2% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 0% |
| Top Level | 3% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) is $74,248 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $73,259. While in New Jersey, an Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) earns $72,963 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) in San Francisco, CA is $84,070 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $78,011. While an Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) earns $75,076 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $64,276 in 2023 to about $64,172 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Appraiser (Residential Real Estate) salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $67,315 | 71.5% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,150 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,164 | 3.4% | ||
| Disability | $539 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 6.4% | ||
| Pension | $3,702 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $8,285 | 8.8% | ||
| Total Compensation | $94,210 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.5% |
| High School | 28.5% |
| Associates | 9.7% |
| Bachelors | 50.2% |
| Masters | 10.6% |
| Doctorate | 0.5% |
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Conducts residential real estate appraisals to establish the market value generally used for lending, insurance, or other purposes. Follows standard processes for conducting on-site property inspections, data collection, and research relevant market conditions required to perform valuations. Investigates the quality of the construction, the overall condition of the property, and the surrounding location. Uses generally accepted appraisal practice concepts and practices to perform data analysis, develop valuation estimates, and write comprehensive reports and exhibits. Utilizes appraisal software tools and databases. Ensures that reports comply with required policies, formats, and regulations. May require a bachelor's degree. May require the Member of the Appraisal Institute (SRA) or similar designation. Requires a State Appraiser License. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience.
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