Real estate appraiser
Work out what a home is worth for buyers, sellers and banks.
- Median pay
- $67,960 a year
- Cost to start
- $2,000 to $5,000
- Time to start
- 1 to 3 years as a trainee
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What it really pays
$67,960 a year (median)
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,030 or less, which is closer to where many beginners start.
National median for all workers in this job, including experienced ones. Pay varies by state, employer and experience, and isn't guaranteed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (opens in a new tab)
Where to start
Call two local appraisal firms and ask whether they take trainees.
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