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  1. Occupations
  2. Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

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

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Real Estate Sales Agents 41-9022.00
  • Real Estate Brokers 41-9021.00
  • Facilities Managers 11-3013.00
  • Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate 13-2023.00
  • Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 13-1023.00

Moderately Similar

  • General and Operations Managers 11-1021.00
  • Sales Managers 11-2022.00
  • Government Property Inspectors and Investigators 13-1041.04
  • Lodging Managers 11-9081.00
  • Appraisers of Personal and Business Property 13-2022.00

Related

  • Administrative Services Managers 11-3012.00
  • Construction Managers 11-9021.00
  • Chief Executives 11-1011.00
  • Counter and Rental Clerks 41-2021.00
  • Loan Officers 13-2072.00
  • Purchasing Managers 11-3061.00
  • Brokerage Clerks 43-4011.00
  • Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents 41-3031.00
  • Financial Managers 11-3031.00
  • First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 43-1011.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateCertificate in Real EstateIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Master's DegreeReal Estate Development — MREDIssuer: Auburn University
  • CertificateReal Estate and Property ManagementIssuer: Snead State Community College
  • CourseIntroduction to Real Estate SalesIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • CourseBuying and Selling Real EstateIssuer: Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
  • CertificateFacilities Management Certification (FMC)Issuer: Building Owners and Managers Institute
  • CertificateProperty Administrator Certification (PAC)Issuer: Building Owners and Managers Institute
  • CertificationVRMA Vacation Rental Management CertificateIssuer: Vacation Rental Management Association
  • CertificationSenior Right of Way Professional Designation (SR/WA)Issuer: International Right of Way Association
  • CertificationRight of Way Professional Certification (RWP)Issuer: International Right of Way Association