[The Job] [Working Conditions] [Employment Outlook]
[Wages & Hours] [Training] [Advancement] [Sources]
WAGES, HOURS AND FRINGE BENEFITS
Entry-level trainees may earn from $1,400 to $2,700 per month. Real Estate
Appraisers with at least three years of experience may earn from $2,500 to
$4,500 per month.
Independent appraisers can earn from $1,500 to $8,000 or more per month and
can receive $200 to $300 per day as consultants.
State appraisers start at $2,133 per month, and can rise to $2,418. They
can promote to the associate level, which pays $3,330 to $4,018 per month.
Principal property appraisers with the State can earn a maximum of $4,849.
Most employers offer benefits including paid vacations, sick leave,
holidays, retirement, and health plans. Life insurance is available at
group rates. Some also offer profit-sharing plans and pay for books,
seminars, and association fees. Some employers furnish cars, while others
reimburse appraisers for private car use.
The normal workweek is 40 hours, however, evening and weekend work are often
necessary. Schedules of independent appraisers are considerably more
variable.
