Accredited Rural Appraiser

Median Annual Income

$62,850

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

Median Annual Income

$74,520

Projected Job Growth

-9 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Postsecondary certificate

Appraise automobile or other vehicle damage to determine repair costs for insurance claim settlement. Prepare insurance forms to indicate repair cost or cost estimates and recommendations. May seek agreement with automotive repair shop on repair costs.

Median Annual Income

$75,670

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

Median Annual Income

$79,880

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Examine, analyze, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements, give advice, or audit and evaluate statements prepared by others. Install or advise on systems of recording costs or other financial and budgetary data.

Median Annual Income

$61,630

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

Median Annual Income

$69,990

Projected Job Growth

+1 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Evaluate, authorize, or recommend approval of commercial, real estate, or credit loans. Advise borrowers on financial status and payment methods. Includes mortgage loan officers and agents, collection analysts, loan servicing officers, loan underwriters, and payday loan officers.

Median Annual Income

$58,530

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Public Service & Safety

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations.

Median Annual Income

$68,540

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Energy & Natural Resources

Most Common Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Make exact measurements and determine property boundaries. Provide data relevant to the shape, contour, gravitation, location, elevation, or dimension of land or land features on or near the earth's surface for engineering, mapmaking, mining, land evaluation, construction, and other purposes.

Median Annual Income

$63,060

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Median Annual Income

$54,300

Projected Job Growth

+2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.