Selected Geography: Florida

Standard Occupational(SOC) Code: 132021
Standard Occupational(SOC) Title: Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

Appraise real property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Wages for Year 2010
Entry Average Experienced
$31,950.63$53,610.05$64,440.28

Occupational Projections
2017 Projected
Employment
Annual
Growth Rate
Annual
Total Openings
8,2541.17%236

Skills Description
Active ListeningGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading ComprehensionUnderstanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
MathematicsUsing mathematics to solve problems.
Time ManagementManaging one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge Description
Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Building and ConstructionKnowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Economics and AccountingKnowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Law and GovernmentKnowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.


Experience Definition
Overall ExperiencePrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
Job TrainingEmployees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
EducationMost occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Related Occupations
Actuaries
Appraisers, Real Estate
Assessors
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Credit Analysts
Customer Service Representatives
Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage
Insurance Policy Processing Clerks
Insurance Underwriters
Licensing Examiners and Inspectors
Tax Examiners, Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Tax Preparers


Source: Agency for Workforce Innovation - Labor Market Statistics
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