Determines what a business, ownership stake or intangible asset is worth for deals, taxes, financial reporting and lawsuits. BLS does not publish separate figures for appraisers of personal and business property; it counts them within appraiser of personal and business property (SOC 13-2022), whose median pay is $67,960 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
- SOC 13-2022
- Business and Financial Operations
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Business Valuation Analyst in four numbers
- Median pay
- $67,960a year, or $32.67/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $40KTop 10% $123K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +3.5%About as fast as averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+3.5%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +3.5% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 5,20068,400 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202568.4K
- Projected 203570.7K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 68.4K Projected 2035 70.7K - Typical education
- Bachelor'sneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- Some college17.4%
- Associate's17.4%
- Bachelor's39.1%
- Post-bacc certificate8.7%
- Master's8.7%
- Professional degree8.7%
Highest education held by appraisers of personal and business property Segment Value Some college 17.4% Associate's 17.4% Bachelor's 39.1% Post-bacc certificate 8.7% Master's 8.7% Professional degree 8.7%
Also advertised as: Valuation Analyst, Business Appraiser, Valuation Associate, Business Valuator, Valuation Advisory Consultant.
Pay
How much do Appraisers of Personal and Business Property make?
Every business valuation analyst in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$67,960
Middle half earn $50,970 to $92,760
- 10th
- $40,030
- 25th
- $50,970
- 75th
- $92,760
- 90th
- $122,660
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $40,030 |
| 25th | $50,970 |
| Median | $67,960 |
| 75th | $92,760 |
| 90th | $122,660 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $67,960
- Median hourly wage
- $32.67/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $75,770
- People employed
- 57,070
Versus all US occupations
At $67,960, Appraisers of Personal and Business Property earn 33% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $16,980 a year.
Versus business and financial operations occupations
Inside the Business and Financial Operations group, where the middle occupation pays $80,730, this is 16% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $122,660 or more while the bottom 10% earn $40,030, a gap of 3.1×. That is an unusually wide spread, which usually tracks specialisation, employer type and years of experience.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 42% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Highest-paying state
District of Columbia pays the most at $107,980, and still leads at $98,252 once local prices are taken into account.
Pay by state
Which states pay Appraisers of Personal and Business Property the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1District of Columbia | $107,980 | $98,252 | 110 |
| 2New Jersey | $92,390 | $84,913 | 1,190 |
| 3Massachusetts | $91,750 | $86,755 | 1,100 |
| 4California | $88,900 | $80,293 | 6,380 |
| 5Connecticut | $86,050 | $83,052 | 630 |
| 6Washington | $83,710 | $78,224 | 1,150 |
| 7Minnesota | $83,400 | $84,566 | 1,380 |
| 8Maine | $80,930 | $83,390 | 230 |
| 9Alaska | $80,330 | $78,479 | 200 |
| 10Iowa | $80,160 | $91,338 | 630 |
Job outlook
Is Business Valuation Analyst a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
About as fast as average. +3.5% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | +3.5% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
About as fast as average
BLS projects employment of Appraisers of Personal and Business Property to change 3.5% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 2,400 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 5,200 openings are projected each year, 7.6% of the 68,400 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become a Business Valuation Analyst
A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or economics is typical. Many analysts start at valuation advisory firms, accounting firms or investment banks, learning through supervised engagements.
Recognized credentials include the Accredited in Business Valuation credential from the AICPA for CPAs, the Certified Valuation Analyst from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, and the Accredited Senior Appraiser in business valuation from the American Society of Appraisers. The CFA charter is also common. Strong writing matters because reports must explain assumptions clearly.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Bachelor's degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Medium preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as appraisers of personal and business property.
- Bachelor's Degree39.1%
- Some College Courses17.4%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree17.4%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate8.7%
- Master's Degree8.7%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.1% |
| Some College Courses | 17.4% |
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 17.4% |
| Post-Baccalaureate Certificate | 8.7% |
| Master's Degree | 8.7% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Business Valuation Analyst do?
Business valuation analysts estimate the value of companies and parts of companies. Their work supports mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift tax filings, employee stock ownership plans, startup stock option pricing, financial reporting for acquired assets, and disputes such as divorces and shareholder lawsuits.
Analysts gather financial statements, interview management, research industries, and apply income, market and asset-based methods such as discounted cash flow models and comparable company analysis. They also value intangible assets like patents, trademarks and customer relationships. The final product is a written valuation report that must hold up to review by auditors, the IRS or a court.
Day-to-day tasks
- Gather and analyze company financial statements
- Build discounted cash flow and comparable company models
- Value intangible assets such as trademarks and patents
- Research industry and economic conditions
- Write valuation reports explaining methods and conclusions
- Respond to auditor and IRS review questions
- Support expert testimony in litigation
Typical tasks, researched by NueCareer from the sources below.
Working conditions and hours
Valuation analysts work in offices at advisory firms, accounting firms and banks, often with hybrid schedules. Busy seasons follow year-end reporting and tax deadlines. Senior analysts sometimes travel to client sites or testify in court. The work is detailed and deadline driven.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery day
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantFace-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayDealing with the public
Not importantExtremely important
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Reading Comprehension3.9
- Critical Thinking3.6
- Writing3.5
- Active Listening3.4
- Speaking3.4
- Active Learning3.1
- Mathematics2.9
- Monitoring2.9
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.6 |
| Writing | 3.5 |
| Active Listening | 3.4 |
| Speaking | 3.4 |
| Active Learning | 3.1 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Monitoring | 2.9 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Complex Problem Solving3.0
- Judgment and Decision Making3.0
- Time Management3.0
- Social Perceptiveness2.9
- Persuasion2.9
- Negotiation2.9
- Service Orientation2.9
- Coordination2.8
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 |
| Time Management | 3.0 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 2.9 |
| Persuasion | 2.9 |
| Negotiation | 2.9 |
| Service Orientation | 2.9 |
| Coordination | 2.8 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Data base user interface and query software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Operating system software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Analytical or scientific software
- Financial analysis software
- Internet browser software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Business Valuation Analyst?
NueCareer estimate (Holland code ICE) built on O*NET's Appraiser of Personal and Business Property profile, scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Business Valuation Analyst |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 4 |
| Investigative | 4 |
| Artistic | 2 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 5 |
| Conventional | 6 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around organising, following procedures and working precisely with data, combined with leading, persuading, selling and making decisions.
- Conventional6.0
- Enterprising4.7
- Investigative3.6
- Realistic3.6
- Artistic2.1
- Social1.7
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with appraisers of personal and business property highlighted
- Financial Advisor$105,070
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- Claims Adjuster, Examiner, and Investigator$78,000
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Financial Advisor | $105,070 |
| Accountant | $83,680 |
| Insurance Underwriter | $81,370 |
| Coroner | $80,730 |
| Claims Adjuster, Examiner, and Investigator | $78,000 |
| Loan Officer | $76,690 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $75,940 |
| Appraiser and Assessor of Real Estate | $67,960 |
| Business Valuation Analyst | $67,960 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Business Valuation Analyst: frequently asked questions
How much do Appraisers of Personal and Business Property make?
BLS does not publish a separate wage for appraisers of personal and business property. It counts them within appraiser of personal and business property, whose median pay is $67,960 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of that occupation earn between $50,970 and $92,760, and the top 10% earn $122,660 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Business Valuation Analyst?
Yes. BLS reports a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education for Appraisers of Personal and Business Property, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as medium preparation. BLS also lists long-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 39.1% hold bachelor's degree.
Is Business Valuation Analyst a growing career?
It is stable rather than fast-growing: employment is projected to change 3.5% over 2025–2035, about the same as the 3.5% projected across all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 5,200 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Business Valuation Analyst do?
Business valuation analysts estimate the value of companies and parts of companies. A typical task: gather and analyze company financial statements. Employers most often ask for Data base user interface and query software, Electronic mail software, Office suite software.
Which states pay Appraisers of Personal and Business Property the most?
The highest state medians for Appraisers of Personal and Business Property are District of Columbia ($107,980), New Jersey ($92,390), Massachusetts ($91,750) (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
What personality type suits a Business Valuation Analyst?
O*NET scores Appraisers of Personal and Business Property highest on the Conventional, Enterprising and Investigative interest areas, so the work mixes organising, following procedures and working precisely with data with leading, persuading, selling and making decisions. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping the closest types are ISTJ, ESTJ. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.