Assessors - Appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $54,230 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $26.07. The average wage in New Mexico is well below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $20.07 and most workers in this occupation earn between $11.07 and $24.57 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $54,230 | ||
| National Hourly | $26.07 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $23,023 | $41,739 | $51,097 |
| Statewide Hourly | $11.07 | $20.07 | $24.57 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Farmington Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Las Cruces Annual | $20,220 | $37,921 | $46,771 |
| Hourly | $9.72 | $18.23 | $22.49 |
| Santa Fe Annual | $34,417 | $42,546 | $46,610 |
| Hourly | $16.55 | $20.45 | $22.41 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | - | - | - |
| Hourly | - | - | - |
| Eastern Annual | $26,693 | $35,970 | $40,608 |
| Hourly | $12.83 | $17.29 | $19.52 |
| Northern Annual | $27,094 | $42,418 | $50,081 |
| Hourly | $13.03 | $20.39 | $24.08 |
| Southwestern Annual | $20,609 | $37,694 | $46,236 |
| Hourly | $9.91 | $18.12 | $22.23 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 790 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 14 percent and an estmated 900 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 11 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 790 | 900 | 1.32% | 11 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 260 | 300 | 1.77% | 5 |
| Farmington | 50 | 50 | 1.62% | 1 |
| Las Cruces | 40 | 40 | 0.27% | 0 |
| Santa Fe | 90 | 100 | 1.11% | 1 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 260 | 300 | 1.77% | 5 |
| Eastern | 220 | 240 | 0.97% | 2 |
| Northern | 240 | 250 | 0.62% | 2 |
| Southwestern | 70 | 80 | 1.51% | 1 |
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Assessors usually need Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades).
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 28% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 25% |
| Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) | 10% |
| Some College Courses | 9% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. | 0% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + American Public University System-Hollom | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://www.amu.apus.edu/index.htm | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Real Estate | |
| + UNM School of Continuing Education | ||
| Website:http://dce.unm.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr. | Real Estate | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
| License Title | Contact | Year | Number issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprentice Real Estate Appraiser | NM Real Estate Appraisers Board 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4860 www.rld.state.nm.us/RealEstateAppraisers/index.html | 2010 | |
| General Certified Real Estate Appraiser | NM Real Estate Appraisers Board 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4860 www.rld.state.nm.us/RealEstateAppraisers/index.html | 2010 | 259 |
| Residential Certified Real Estate Appraiser | NM Real Estate Appraisers Board 2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor , Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 547-4860 www.rld.state.nm.us/RealEstateAppraisers/index.html | 2010 | 360 |
Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Credit Intermediation and Related Activities | 1.6% |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | * |
| Real Estate | 20.7% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 31.3% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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