Insurance Appraisers Salary by State
The national median pay for insurance appraisers is $78,240 a year. By state, it ranges from $61,320 in Florida to $97,950 in Kentucky.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $58,360
- 25th percentile
- $65,050
- Median
- $78,240
- 75th percentile
- $91,880
- Top 10%
- $101,590
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 11,560 jobs.
Median pay in 38 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $97,950 | +25% | $57,200 | $104,050 | Not published |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $95,720 | +22% | $76,610 | $112,710 | 310 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $94,280 | +21% | $81,590 | $99,670 | Not published |
| 4 | Connecticut | $89,740 | +15% | $75,630 | $128,110 | 210 |
| 5 | South Carolina | $86,680 | +11% | $75,960 | $96,100 | 220 |
| 6 | Arizona | $86,030 | +10% | $66,800 | $107,930 | 40 |
| 7 | Oregon | $83,270 | +6% | $74,750 | $102,460 | 170 |
| 8 | Maryland | $82,870 | +6% | $75,140 | $94,720 | Not published |
| 9 | Utah | $82,570 | +6% | $67,010 | $122,580 | 50 |
| 10 | Oklahoma | $82,340 | +5% | $64,270 | $99,640 | Not published |
| 11 | Georgia | $81,470 | +4% | $60,640 | $103,770 | Not published |
| 12 | Virginia | $81,470 | +4% | $65,710 | $94,830 | Not published |
| 13 | New York | $81,150 | +4% | $63,080 | $104,080 | 360 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $79,930 | +2% | $58,130 | $124,640 | 680 |
| 15 | Maine | $79,510 | +2% | $53,890 | $132,720 | 50 |
| 16 | Texas | $79,200 | +1% | $49,340 | $101,500 | 910 |
| 17 | Iowa | $79,090 | +1% | $44,480 | $81,840 | Not published |
| 18 | California | $78,930 | +1% | $53,530 | $109,930 | 550 |
| 19 | Nevada | $78,510 | 0% | $50,870 | $83,000 | 80 |
| 20 | Washington | $78,450 | 0% | $72,230 | $100,140 | 190 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $78,310 | 0% | $65,280 | $82,480 | Not published |
| 22 | Michigan | $77,060 | −2% | $62,040 | $81,260 | 310 |
| 23 | Indiana | $76,750 | −2% | $61,680 | $98,280 | 250 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $76,460 | −2% | $67,480 | $101,280 | Not published |
| 25 | Idaho | $76,110 | −3% | $63,160 | $81,220 | Not published |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $75,260 | −4% | $66,530 | $78,380 | Not published |
| 27 | Kansas | $75,080 | −4% | $66,870 | $101,580 | Not published |
| 28 | North Carolina | $74,810 | −4% | $59,540 | $104,480 | 520 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $72,040 | −8% | $63,240 | $95,210 | 100 |
| 30 | Colorado | $71,600 | −8% | $59,300 | $112,700 | 330 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $71,550 | −9% | $52,550 | $92,550 | 120 |
| 32 | Illinois | $71,510 | −9% | $48,270 | $94,280 | 560 |
| 33 | Missouri | $67,950 | −13% | $60,690 | $96,720 | 190 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $67,080 | −14% | $51,090 | $100,030 | 420 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $63,960 | −18% | $46,930 | $79,970 | Not published |
| 36 | Ohio | $63,470 | −19% | $49,000 | $101,920 | 820 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $62,350 | −20% | $60,520 | $102,340 | 90 |
| 38 | Florida | $61,320 | −22% | $39,050 | $96,650 | Not published |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Insurance Appraisers salary questions
Which state pays insurance appraisers the most?
Kentucky, with a median of $97,950 a year (+25% vs. the national median of $78,240). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays insurance appraisers the least?
Florida, with a median of $61,320 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most insurance appraisers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 910, with a median of $79,200.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.