Property Appraisers and Assessors pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $106,490 or more. The middle half of property appraisers and assessors in Portland earn between $47,120 and $95,180.
- $35K10th
- $47K25th
- $76KMedian
- $95K75th
- $106K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,870 | $5,989 | $34.55 |
| Median | $75,890 | $6,324 | $36.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,120 | $3,927 | $22.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,180 | $7,932 | $45.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Property Appraisers and Assessors pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Property appraisers and assessors in Portland earn 11% more than the Oregon average ($65,010) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($75,770). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $67,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $71,870 | $75,890 | $34,990 | $106,490 | n/a |
| Oregon | $65,010 | $54,460 | $33,650 | $102,960 | 810 |
| United States | $75,770 | $67,960 | $40,030 | $122,660 | 57,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Property Appraisers and Assessors salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $71,870, a single filer in Portland takes home about $54,270 a year, or $4,523 a month and $2,087 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $59,391 | $4,949 |
| Working in OR | $54,270 | $4,523 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for property appraisers and assessors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $71,870 buys what about $68,174 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 2nd of 3 Oregon metro areas for this job; Salem pays the most ($79,890).
Highest-paying cities for property appraisers and assessors
Waterloo, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($141,630).
- Waterloo, IA$141,630
- San Francisco, CA$118,520
- Atlantic City, NJ$109,800
- San Luis Obispo, CA$108,110
- Vallejo, CA$105,020
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Portland: questions
How much do property appraisers and assessors make an hour in Portland?
$34.55 an hour on average, and $36.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level property appraisers and assessors salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the property appraisers and assessors take-home pay in Portland?
About $54,270 a year ($4,523 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,870. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do property appraisers and assessors earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2020; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 21.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.