Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

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).

SOC: 11-9141.00

Common Job Titles

  • Apartment Manager
  • Community Manager
  • Property Manager
  • Resident Manager

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

296,640

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $39,360. 25th percentile: U.S. $49,530. 50th percentile: U.S. $66,700. 75th percentile: U.S. $95,760. 90th percentile: U.S. $141,040. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$39,360
10% of workers earn the following or more$141,040
Workers on average earn$82,720

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Customer and Personal Service4.6/5
  • Administration and Management4.4/5
  • English Language4.0/5
  • Economics and Accounting4.0/5
  • Law and Government3.9/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Facebook
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Docs
  • Hypertext markup language HTML
  • Intuit QuickBooks
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Yardi software

Technology Skills

  • Advantos Systems DataTrust Enterprise
  • Biometric reader software
  • Bostonpost Technology Property Manager
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Card key management software
  • Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions RentRight
  • Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions Tenant Pro
  • FullHouse Software Investment Property Manager
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Computer laser printers
  • Desktop computers
  • Digital cameras
  • Golf carts
  • Handheld calculators
  • Laptop computers
  • Laser facsimile machines
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment