Occupation salary profile

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

SOC 11-9141 BLS OEWS May 2025 H-1B LCAs, last 12 months

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

National median · BLS
$69,990
▲ +4.93% YoY
H-1B sponsor median
$80,000
▼ -28.36% YoY · 38 LCAs
Average salary · BLS
$83,710
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
311,180
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Pay range for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation; H-1B covers 38 certified Labor Condition Applications filed by sponsoring employers in the last 12 months.

Percentile All U.S. workers (BLS) H-1B sponsored
10th — entry pay$41,010$57,567
25th$50,720$63,078
Median (50th)$69,990$80,000
75th$97,910$106,236
90th — top pay$139,680$178,000
H-1B sponsors pay a median of $80,000 for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — 14.3% above the BLS national median of $69,990.

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Projections 2025–2035

Job outlook for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

BLS projects employment of property, real estate, and community association managers to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 36,900 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.

Jobs 2025 → 2035
460,400 → 477,600
+17,100 jobs
Projected change
+3.7%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
36,900
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent
Plus less than 5 years experience
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Self-employed
31.3% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 4)
Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Fastest-growing jobs → Best-paying jobs that need a high school diploma →

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–2035 · BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook →

H-1B sponsored pay

Pay by H-1B wage level

Employers assign every H-1B filing a Department of Labor prevailing-wage level, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). Pay rises steeply with level.

H-1B median $80,000
Change vs prior year -28.36%
After inflation (CPI-U) -30.53%
Wage level LCAs Share P25 Median P75
Level I 13 34.2% $57,840 $61,360 $70,000
Level II 12 31.6% $64,309 $80,000 $85,476
Skills & tools

Skills needed for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.

Top skills
  • Reading Comprehension4.0
  • Speaking4.0
  • Active Listening3.9
  • Critical Thinking3.9
  • Coordination3.8
  • Writing3.8
  • Negotiation3.6
  • Social Perceptiveness3.5
  • Monitoring3.4
  • Judgment and Decision Making3.3
Top knowledge areas
  • Customer and Personal Service4.4
  • Administration and Management4.0
  • English Language4.0
  • Economics and Accounting3.9
  • Public Safety and Security3.7
  • Administrative3.5
  • Mathematics3.2
  • Building and Construction3.1
Software and technology used
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordYardi softwareFacebookGoogle AnalyticsGoogle DocsHypertext markup language HTMLIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WindowsAdvantos Systems DataTrust EnterpriseBiometric reader softwareBostonpost Technology Property ManagerCard key management software

Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).

Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

About the job

What property, real estate, and community association managers do

  • Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
  • Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
  • Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
  • Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
  • Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
  • Meet with clients to negotiate management and service contracts, determine priorities, and discuss the financial and operational status of properties.
  • Clean common areas, change light bulbs, and make minor property repairs.
Also called
Community ManagerProperty ManagerReal Estate ManagerResident ManagerApartment ManagerCommercial Property ManagerCommunity Association ManagerLease Administration SupervisorLeasing ManagerOnsite Manager
More job titles for this occupation (36)
Apartment Community ManagerApartment House ManagerApartment Property ManagerBuilding Rental ManagerBuilding Rental SuperintendentBuilding SuperintendentCondominium Association ManagerCondominium ManagerDistrict ManagerHomeowner Association ManagerHousing DirectorHousing ManagerHousing Project ManagerLand Acquisition ManagerLand DeveloperLand Development ManagerLand Leases and Rentals ManagerLandladyLandlordLandmanLease AdministratorLease BuyerLease OperatorLeaserLeasing Property ManagerMall ManagerMobile Home Park ManagerMultifamily Project ManagerOccupancy SpecialistProperty Administrator (Property Admin)Public Events Facilities Rental ManagerPublic Housing ManagerRegional Property ManagerRental ManagerTerritory ManagerTrailer Park Manager

Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.