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Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate in Illinois

Appraisers and assessors of real estate determine the fair market value of properties and estimate their worth for taxation purposes. They work for government agencies, private appraisal firms, banks, and real estate companies, conducting property inspections and research to support lending decisions, tax collection, and real estate transactions. In Illinois the median pay is $60,150 a year, 11% below the national median of $67,960.

$60,150median pay in Illinois, per year
$47,050–$90,790middle half earn
1,700employed in Illinois
$67,960U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois

15open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
3employers hiring
6posted in the last 7 days
NYwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoring

Knowledge areas

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O*NET-SOC 13-2023.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.