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Assessors

Job Information

Appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Information

  • Workers generally must be licensed or certified, but State requirements vary.
  • About 27 percent were self-employed.
  • Employment is expected to grow more slowly than the average over the 2008-18 decade.
  • During recessions, demand for appraisers declines; demand for assessors is less affected by economic and real estate market fluctuations.

Statistics

Personality I'm organized
Salary $48,870/yr ($24.44/hr)
Job Outlook Average
Education Some college, no degree