Real EstateUpdated Q1 2026

Real Estate Appraiser Salary
in Fresno, CA

Estimate the value of real property for sales, financing, and taxation purposes. Median salary in Fresno: $73K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$73K
per year
Take-home: $45K

Salary range in Fresno

Entry level (25th)$53,000
Median (50th)$73,000
Senior (75th)$100,000
Top earner (90th)$135,000
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What the numbers say for Fresno

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

9.3% state tax = $6,789/yr

California's 9.3% state income tax reduces take-home by roughly $6,789 per year at the median salary. A Real Estate Appraiser relocating to a no-tax state like Texas, Florida, or Tennessee would retain that amount without changing gross pay.

Rent eats 32% of take-home

Average 1-bedroom rent in Fresno ($1,200/mo) consumes approximately 32% of an after-tax median Real Estate Appraiser salary. Financial planners typically recommend keeping housing under 30% of take-home β€” a salary at the 75th percentile ($100K) brings that ratio into a more comfortable range here.

Key facts for Fresno

Median salary
$73K
annual
Take-home pay
$45K
after fed/state tax
COL index
102
100 = US avg
State income tax
9.3%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,200
per month
YoY growth
+2.8%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Fresno Real Estate Appraiser to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $73K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Fresno

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Real Estate Appraiser salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$61K$67K$72K$78K$83K201920212023202520272029
2026
$75K
projected
2027
$77K
projected
2028
$79K
projected
2029
$81K
projected
2030
$83K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$73,000+$0
2028 projected$73,000+$0
2029 projected$73,000+$0
2030 projected$73,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Real Estate Appraiser Salary in Fresno, California: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Real Estate Appraiser salary in Fresno, CA is $73,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Fresno–CA metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Real Estate Appraiser in Fresno

Entry-level Real Estate Appraisers in Fresno with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $53,000 and $73,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $73,000 to $100,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $100,000 to $135,000 or more.

Cost of living in Fresno for Real Estate Appraisers

Fresno has a cost of living index of 102 compared to the US national average of 100. Living costs in Fresno are close to the national average. California has a 9.3% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Real Estate Appraiser

Appraiser license; Certified Residential Appraiser (CRA). 35% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Real Estate Appraiser salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Fresno (current)$73K102
Los Angeles$117K163
San Diego$107K148
San Jose$151K210
San Francisco$161K224
Sacramento$92K128