Insurance Appraisers Salary in California
Insurance Appraisers in California earn a median of $78,930 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,930
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($78,240)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 38
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,530; the top 10% earn over $109,930. Nationally the range is $58,360 to $101,590.
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Insurance Appraisers pay in California
How much do insurance appraisers make in California?
The median is $78,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,530 and the top 10% earn over $109,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for insurance appraisers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 38 (+1% vs. the national median of $78,240). Living costs are not included.