Tax Assessor

Impact: Problem-solving and innovation

Determine the value of real estate and other property for taxation purposes, ensuring equitable assessments.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
36% Team / 64% Solo
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
Moderate
Travel
10-20% domestic
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
On-site Only
Typical work hours
41-48 hours/week
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$78,000
Entry-level
$76,000
Senior
$171,000+
Growth by 2033
14% (faster than average)
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
None
Salary growth potential
High to 125% growth from entry to senior
Typical student debt
Minimal

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • General Skill 1
  • General Skill 3
  • General Skill 2

Soft skills

  • Teamwork
  • Creativity
  • Leadership

Technical complexity: Very High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
4-7 years
Years to senior
9-15 years
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Entry Level
      2. Mid Level
      3. Senior Level
      4. Lead/Manager

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      19% to low risk due to specialized skills
      AI disruption risk
      Moderate
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      7.2/10
      Meaning
      8.5/10
      Work-life balance
      7.4/10
      Prestige
      7.2/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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