Property Appraisers and Assessors pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,770 or more. The middle half of property appraisers and assessors in Pittsburgh earn between $48,010 and $78,500.
- $38K10th
- $48K25th
- $55KMedian
- $78K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,540 | $5,212 | $30.07 |
| Median | $54,990 | $4,582 | $26.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,010 | $4,001 | $23.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,500 | $6,542 | $37.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Property Appraisers and Assessors pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Property appraisers and assessors in Pittsburgh earn 3% less than the Pennsylvania average ($64,480) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($75,770). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $67,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $62,540 | $54,990 | $37,980 | $91,770 | 220 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,480 | $57,920 | $38,810 | $96,130 | 1,430 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $62,540, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $50,511 a year, or $4,209 a month and $1,943 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for property appraisers and assessors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $62,540 buys what about $66,060 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 4th of 7 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($75,510).
- Philadelphia$75,510
- Harrisburg$63,930
- Allentown$62,570
- Pittsburgh$62,540
- Lancaster$55,510
- York$52,660
- Scranton$52,410
All Property Appraisers and Assessors salaries in Pennsylvania
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
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Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in Pittsburgh: questions
How much do property appraisers and assessors make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$30.07 an hour on average, and $26.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level property appraisers and assessors salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the property appraisers and assessors take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $50,511 a year ($4,209 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,540. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do property appraisers and assessors earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.2%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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