Property Appraisers and Assessors pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,930 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,600 or more. The middle half of property appraisers and assessors in South Bend earn between $49,800 and $73,210.
- $25K10th
- $50K25th
- $59KMedian
- $73K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,490 | $5,041 | $29.08 |
| Median | $59,170 | $4,931 | $28.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,800 | $4,150 | $23.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,210 | $6,101 | $35.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Property Appraisers and Assessors pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Property appraisers and assessors in South Bend earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($63,840) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($75,770). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $67,960.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $60,490 | $59,170 | $24,930 | $79,600 | 40 |
| Indiana | $63,840 | $60,350 | $37,220 | $104,970 | 1,940 |
| United States | $75,770 | $67,960 | $40,030 | $122,660 | 57,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Property Appraisers and Assessors salary after taxes in South Bend
On the average salary of $60,490, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $47,958 a year, or $3,996 a month and $1,845 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $48,459 | $4,038 |
| Working in IN | $47,958 | $3,996 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for property appraisers and assessors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $60,490 buys what about $65,142 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 5th of 8 Indiana metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($75,310).
- Bloomington$75,310
- Indianapolis$72,010
- Fort Wayne$65,240
- Lafayette$62,450
- South Bend$60,490
- Elkhart$57,550
- Evansville$57,500
- Terre Haute$54,150
Highest-paying cities for property appraisers and assessors
Waterloo, IA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($141,630).
- Waterloo, IA$141,630
- San Francisco, CA$118,520
- Atlantic City, NJ$109,800
- San Luis Obispo, CA$108,110
- Vallejo, CA$105,020
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Property Appraisers and Assessors salary in South Bend: questions
How much do property appraisers and assessors make an hour in South Bend?
$29.08 an hour on average, and $28.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level property appraisers and assessors salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,930 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the property appraisers and assessors take-home pay in South Bend?
About $47,958 a year ($3,996 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,490. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do property appraisers and assessors earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($75,770).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-2020; area South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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