Property appraiser demographics and statistics in the US
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Property appraiser demographics by:
Property appraiser gender statistics
36.4% of property appraisers are women and 63.6% of property appraisers are men.
- Male, 63.6%
- Female, 36.4%
Property appraiser gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.6% |
| Female | 36.4% |
Property appraiser gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,367
Female income
$39,555
Property appraiser gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in property appraiser positions over time. Currently, 36.4% of property appraisers are female.
Property appraiser gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.91% | 35.09% |
| 2011 | 66.56% | 33.44% |
| 2012 | 64.22% | 35.78% |
| 2013 | 64.15% | 35.85% |
| 2014 | 67.00% | 33.00% |
| 2015 | 63.58% | 36.42% |
| 2016 | 69.55% | 30.45% |
| 2017 | 66.97% | 33.03% |
| 2018 | 65.54% | 34.46% |
| 2019 | 64.19% | 35.81% |
| 2020 | 64.90% | 35.10% |
| 2021 | 63.59% | 36.41% |
Property appraiser related jobs gender ratio
We compared property appraisers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, renewable energy system finance specialist and chartered finance analyst have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Escrow Officer | 15% | 85% |
| Customs Verifier | 20% | 80% |
| Credit Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Property Appraiser | 64% | 36% |
| Head Analyst | 86% | 14% |
| Chartered Finance Analyst | 90% | 10% |
| Renewable Energy System Finance Specialist | 92% | 8% |
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Property appraiser demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among property appraisers is White, which makes up 81.8% of all property appraisers. Comparatively, 6.6% of property appraisers are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of property appraisers are Black or African American.
- White, 81.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.6%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- Asian, 2.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Property appraiser race
| Property appraiser race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Property appraiser race and ethnicity over time
See how property appraiser racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Property appraiser race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.49% | 4.01% | 2.85% | 4.74% |
| 2011 | 85.32% | 4.16% | 3.68% | 5.05% |
| 2012 | 85.34% | 4.41% | 3.41% | 5.38% |
| 2013 | 86.82% | 4.65% | 1.38% | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 85.49% | 5.18% | 2.02% | 5.48% |
| 2015 | 84.62% | 4.63% | 2.63% | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 85.81% | 4.84% | 2.75% | 4.97% |
| 2017 | 84.53% | 3.90% | 3.01% | 6.29% |
| 2018 | 84.86% | 4.23% | 2.99% | 6.56% |
| 2019 | 85.54% | 3.51% | 2.51% | 6.25% |
| 2020 | 80.42% | 4.92% | 4.13% | 6.97% |
| 2021 | 81.83% | 4.43% | 2.84% | 6.61% |
Property appraiser wage gap by race
According to our data, white property appraisers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino property appraisers have the lowest average salary at $42,381.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,094 |
| White | $44,343 |
| Black or African American | $43,074 |
| Asian | $43,974 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,381 |
Average property appraiser age
See how the average age of property appraisers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Property appraiser age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 53.5 |
| White | 52 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 36.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.5 | 41.5 |
Property appraiser age breakdown
The average age of property appraisers is 40+ years years old, representing 75% of the property appraiser population.
Property appraiser age breakdown
| Property Appraiser Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 75% |
| 30-40 years | 18% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Property appraiser educational attainment
The most common degree for property appraisers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of property appraisers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Property appraisers by degree level
| Property appraiser degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Property appraiser wage gap by degree level
According to the data, property appraisers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $44,989 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, property appraisers earn a median annual income of $43,509 compared to $38,156 for property appraisers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,156 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $43,509 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $44,989 |
Property appraiser employment statistics
Most property appraisers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where property appraisers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where property appraisers work.
Property appraiser jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Property appraiser jobs by company type
Employees with the property appraiser job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most property appraisers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Property appraiser jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 41% |
Property appraiser jobs by industry
The most common industries for property appraisers are government, real estate and finance.
Property appraiser industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Real Estate | 9% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Insurance | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Education | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Property appraiser turnover and employment statistics
Property appraiser unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for property appraisers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Property appraiser unemployment rate by year
| Year | Property appraiser unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.98% |
| 2011 | 2.79% |
| 2012 | 2.66% |
| 2013 | 1.77% |
| 2014 | 2.16% |
| 2015 | 1.86% |
| 2016 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 0.77% |
| 2018 | 1.20% |
| 2019 | 1.01% |
| 2020 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | 1.43% |
Average property appraiser tenure
The average property appraiser stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 470 property appraisers resumes in Zippia's database.
Property appraiser tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Property appraiser LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of property appraisers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Quantitative Research | 7.33% | 51,503 |
| Income Auditor | 7.40% | 18,227 |
| Tax Preparation Assistant | 7.56% | 26,792 |
| IRS Agent | 7.65% | 24,918 |
| Property Appraiser | 7.99% | - |
| Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 50,081 |
| Pension Examiner | 19.38% | 2,196 |
Similar property appraiser jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Quantitative Research | 7.33% | 51,503 |
| Income Auditor | 7.40% | 18,227 |
| Tax Preparation Assistant | 7.56% | 26,792 |
| IRS Agent | 7.65% | 24,918 |
| Budget Analyst | 12.94% | 50,081 |
| Pension Examiner | 19.38% | 2,196 |
Foreign languages spoken by property appraisers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Property appraiser languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
