Texas
How to Become a Commercial Real Estate Appraiser
Learn what commercial real estate appraiser professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$65,840
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
24–36 months
Total Investment
$60,000–$120,000 for staff appraisers, $100,000–$180,000 for senior appraise
Employment #s
5240
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026). Wage shown is for a related occupation and is indicative only — BLS publishes no exact match for this role.
Who It's For:
For people exploring commercial real estate appraiser and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: The Federal Layer: FIRREA and the Appraisal Subcommittee; The Quasi-Governmental Layer: The Appraisal Foundation | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$47,110 – $108,410
United States
$47,110 – $108,410
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Is a license required?
Yes
Credential
The License — Certified General Appraiser
Continuing Education
300 hours of qualifying education for Certified General break down int
Examination
mittee (ASC) of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) is the fede
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Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board controls the gate. This guide maps it.
Common Questions
Credential
