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Real Estate Appraisers

Sales & Marketingmediumaugment
Projected change (est.): ~-5%
Median Wage (est.): ~$61,560
Employment (est.): ~73K

Overall Exposure

49+11

2025 vs 2023

Theoretical Exposure

64

What AI could do

Observed Exposure

27

What AI actually does

Automation Risk Score

40

Displacement risk

3-Year Outlook (2025 → 2028)

Projected changes in AI automation metrics over the next 3 years based on estimated data.

Overall Exposure

49→62
+13

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Theoretical Exposure

64→78
+14

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Observed Exposure

27→37
+10

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Automation Risk

40→50
+10

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Exposure Metrics (2023 - 2028)

Task Breakdown

Analyze comparable property sales
72%β 1
Inspect properties on-site
15%β 0
Prepare appraisal reports
65%β 1
Assess local market conditions
58%β 0.5

About This Occupation

Real estate appraisers assess the value of land, buildings, and other real property for buyers, sellers, investors, mortgage lenders, and government agencies. They inspect properties, research comparable sales, analyze market trends, and prepare detailed valuation reports conforming to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects -5% employment change for appraisers and assessors of real estate from 2024 to 2034. As of 2024, the median annual wage was approximately $61,560. While AI-powered automated valuation models (AVMs) are increasingly used for preliminary estimates, physical property inspection and nuanced local market knowledge remain critical, positioning appraisers for AI augmentation rather than replacement.

ISCO-08 classification

Unit group 3315ILO official

Valuers and Loss Assessors

Indirect mapping — this occupation is linked to the ISCO unit group by a rule-based fallback.

Definition

ILO original text (English)

Valuers and loss assessors value property and various goods and assess losses covered by insurance policies.

Definition & vocabulary source

Source: International Labour Organization (ILO) — ISCO-08 Structure

License: ILO CC BY 4.0

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Official occupational information

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    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators

    Review settled claims to determine that payments and settlements are made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. May also settle insurance claims.

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    Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage

    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.

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  • ONET13-2022.00

    Appraisers of Personal and Business Property

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

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  • ONET13-2023.00

    Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

    Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

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Source: O*NET 30.2, U.S. DOL/ETA

License: CC BY 4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

With an automation risk score of 40%, Real Estate Appraisers faces a moderate level of AI-driven change. Some tasks can be automated, but many require human judgment, creativity, or interpersonal skills that AI cannot yet replicate. The role is more likely to evolve alongside AI than be replaced.

Our estimated AI automation risk score for Real Estate Appraisers is 40% for 2025. Estimated overall AI exposure is 49%, with 64% theoretical exposure and 27% observed exposure. The estimated risk trend from 2023 to 2025 is +10 points. All of these are model-generated estimates, not measurements.

The tasks with the highest automation potential for Real Estate Appraisers are: Analyze comparable property sales (72%), Prepare appraisal reports (65%), Assess local market conditions (58%). These rates are our own estimates of how much of each task current AI systems can handle. They are not measurements and are not taken from any external dataset.

We estimate a -5% employment change for Real Estate Appraisers between 2024 and 2034. This is our own estimate, not a figure published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Combined with an estimated overall AI exposure of 49%, this occupation faces both traditional labor market shifts and AI-driven transformation. Workers should monitor both employment trends and AI capability growth.

Since AI primarily augments capabilities in this role, professionals in Real Estate Appraisers should embrace AI as a productivity multiplier. Focus on learning to use AI tools effectively, developing higher-order analytical and creative skills, and positioning yourself as someone who can leverage AI to deliver greater value.

Recent AI Impact Changes

Mar 2026: Published evergreen blog post analyzing AI impact on real estate appraisers (35% automation risk, 43% exposure)

[Source: AI Changing Work Blog]