Cooke County Tax Appraisal District Employee Summary

As of 2024, the Cooke County Tax Appraisal District employed 12 staff members, eight of whom are appraisers, making labor the district’s largest expense. Of those appraisers, six focus on residential properties and one handles commercial valuations. Each appraiser was responsible for evaluating approximately 9,303 tax parcels in 2024. Given the high volume and limited staff, errors in property descriptions, valuation models, or comparable sales can occur, which can create opportunities for successful appeals.

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Employee Summary

CookeCAD Personnel or Full Time Equivalents	FTE
Number of Full-Time Staff	12.5
Number of Full-Time Appraisers	8
Tax Parcels per Appraiser	9,303
Number of Residential Appraisers	6
Number of Commercial Appraisers	1
Full-Time Staff for Exemptions	N/A
Full-Time Staff for ARB	N/A
Full-Time Staff for Mapping	N/A
Full-Time Staff for IT	N/A
Full-Time Staff for Customer Service	N/A
Full-Time Staff for Administration	N/A

CookeCAD Reported salaries	Annual salary
Median Salary for RPA Appraiser	$63,800
Highest Salary for RPA Appraiser	$71,300

Defined Benefit Plan?

Yes