# Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

> Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/careers/appraisers-of-personal-and-business-property
- SOC code: 13-2022.00
- Career family: Business and finance
- Median annual pay: $67,960 (10th percentile $40,030, 90th percentile $122,660)
- Projected growth: As fast as average, +3.5%
- Openings a year: 5,200
- Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree
- Bright outlook: no
- Data years: BLS 2025 wages · 2025–35 projections
- Pay and outlook are for the broader BLS group "Property appraisers and assessors".

## Interest profile (code CER)

| Interest area | Score (0–100) |
| --- | ---: |
| Realistic (R) | 43 |
| Investigative (I) | 26 |
| Artistic (A) | 18 |
| Social (S) | 11 |
| Enterprising (E) | 61 |
| Conventional (C) | 83 |

## What you'd do

- Getting Information (importance 96/100)
- Analyzing Data or Information (importance 91/100)
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (importance 91/100)
- Processing Information (importance 90/100)
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (importance 90/100)
- Documenting/Recording Information (importance 87/100)
- Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (importance 85/100)
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems (importance 85/100)
- Working with Computers (importance 85/100)
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (importance 78/100)

## Skills

Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Writing, Active Listening, Speaking, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Time Management, Mathematics

## Knowledge

English Language, Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics, Administrative, Administration and Management, Computers and Electronics, Economics and Accounting, Law and Government, Sales and Marketing, Fine Arts

## Also called

Accredited Appraiser, Aircraft Appraiser, Appraiser, Appraiser Analyst, Art Appraiser, Certified Appraiser, Certified Commercial Appraiser, Commercial Appraiser, Commercial Property Appraiser, Estate Appraiser

## Majors that lead here (NCES CIP–SOC crosswalk, 4-digit CIP)

- [Accounting and Related Services](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/5203) (CIP 5203, 1,951 colleges)
- [Fine and Studio Arts](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/5007) (CIP 5007, 1,455 colleges)
- [Business/Commerce, General](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/5201) (CIP 5201, 975 colleges)
- [Finance and Financial Management Services](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/5208) (CIP 5208, 924 colleges)
- [Real Estate](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/5215) (CIP 5215, 247 colleges)
- [Taxation](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/5216) (CIP 5216, 125 colleges)
- [Insurance](https://www.collegesref.com/programs/5217) (CIP 5217, 113 colleges)

## Colleges with strong outcomes (College Scorecard, 2025)

| College | Program | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
| --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [Washington University in St Louis WUSTL](https://www.collegesref.com/college/washington-university-in-st-louis-wustl-3172) | Finance and Financial Management Services | $108,590 | $185,551 | $20,750 |
| [University of Notre Dame-South Bend IN](https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-notre-dame-south-bend-in-3005) | Finance and Financial Management Services | $141,543 | $160,313 | $19,500 |
| [Georgetown University-DC](https://www.collegesref.com/college/georgetown-university-dc-1068) | Finance and Financial Management Services | $126,622 | $152,744 | $13,088 |
| [Boston College](https://www.collegesref.com/college/boston-college-285) | Finance and Financial Management Services | $92,127 | $147,746 | $18,650 |
| [Wake Forest University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/wake-forest-university-3149) | Finance and Financial Management Services | $116,242 | $145,996 | $19,500 |
| [American University](https://www.collegesref.com/college/american-university-69) | Finance and Financial Management Services | $76,317 | $134,332 | $20,633 |
| [Southern Methodist University SMU](https://www.collegesref.com/college/southern-methodist-university-smu-2498) | Finance and Financial Management Services | $93,440 | $133,852 | $17,250 |
| [The University of Texas at Austin Main Campus](https://www.collegesref.com/college/the-university-of-texas-at-austin-main-campus-2764) | Finance and Financial Management Services | $81,536 | $132,075 | $18,975 |

## Related careers

- [Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/appraisers-and-assessors-of-real-estate): $67,960 median pay
- [Real Estate Brokers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/real-estate-brokers): $73,220 median pay
- [Real Estate Sales Agents](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/real-estate-sales-agents): $52,830 median pay
- [Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/insurance-appraisers-auto-damage): $78,240 median pay
- [Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/wholesale-and-retail-buyers-except-farm-products): $77,710 median pay
- [Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers](https://www.collegesref.com/careers/property-real-estate-and-community-association-managers): $69,990 median pay

## Sources

- [O*NET Database](https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html), version 31.0 (CC BY 4.0)
- [BLS Employment Projections](https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables.htm), version 2025-35, data year 2025 (Public domain (U.S. government work))
- [BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm), version 2025, data year 2025 (Public domain (U.S. government work))
- [NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/resources.aspx?y=56), version 2020, data year 2020 (Public domain (U.S. government work))

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