Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Property, real estate, and community association managers (SOC 11-9141) employed 311,180 people in May 2025. The median pay is $69,990 a year ($33.65 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,010 and the highest-paid 10% more than $139,680. BLS projects its employment to change by +3.7% between 2025 and 2035 (about 36,900 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: High school diploma or equivalent, with less than 5 years experience in a related occupation.
Highest median pay: Washington ($119,320), Massachusetts ($103,410), Colorado ($100,080). Most jobs: California (50,040), Texas (45,350), Florida (30,160).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,010 | $19.72 |
| 25th percentile | $50,720 | $24.38 |
| Median | $69,990 | $33.65 |
| Mean | $83,710 | $40.25 |
| 75th percentile | $97,910 | $47.07 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $139,680 | $67.15 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 460,400 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 477,600 |
| Change in jobs | 17,100 |
| Percent change | +3.7% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 36,900 |
| Self-employed share | 31.3% |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Work experience in a related occupation | Less than 5 years |
| Typical on-the-job training | Short-term on-the-job training |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,510 | 0.83 | $58,240 | $39,910 | $98,740 | -17% | 22% |
| Alaska | 450 | 0.68 | $76,800 | $45,980 | $143,010 | +10% | 23% |
| Arizona | 9,970 | 1.54 | $63,740 | $42,890 | $122,860 | -9% | 31% |
| Arkansas | 2,310 | 0.88 | $47,760 | $26,640 | $125,860 | -32% | 25% |
| California | 50,040 | 1.37 | $77,030 | $41,540 | $158,050 | +10% | 33% |
| Colorado | 2,230 | 0.39 | $100,080 | $72,870 | $217,240 | +43% | 22% |
| Connecticut | 2,760 | 0.81 | $73,940 | $47,170 | $130,950 | +6% | 25% |
| Delaware | 790 | 0.82 | $67,600 | $45,720 | $110,690 | -3% | 27% |
| District of Columbia | 2,040 | 1.45 | $94,080 | $62,570 | $160,330 | +34% | 25% |
| Florida | 30,160 | 1.52 | $70,810 | $45,810 | $132,770 | +1% | 31% |
| Georgia | 8,690 | 0.89 | $75,380 | $39,750 | $142,500 | +8% | 24% |
| Hawaii | 1,930 | 1.54 | $70,190 | $47,990 | $122,980 | +0% | 33% |
| Idaho | 1,680 | 0.98 | $51,370 | $30,400 | $88,730 | -27% | 32% |
| Illinois | 11,180 | 0.92 | $74,980 | $44,570 | $143,200 | +7% | 21% |
| Indiana | 4,670 | 0.73 | $60,600 | $39,020 | $110,140 | -13% | 22% |
| Iowa | 2,290 | 0.73 | $57,980 | $39,510 | $106,640 | -17% | 20% |
| Kansas | 2,810 | 0.98 | $58,510 | $36,730 | $100,420 | -16% | 22% |
| Kentucky | 2,670 | 0.67 | $52,790 | $36,490 | $85,700 | -25% | 23% |
| Louisiana | 3,060 | 0.79 | $49,990 | $31,060 | $105,900 | -29% | 26% |
| Maine | 960 | 0.75 | $60,930 | $45,550 | $102,430 | -13% | 24% |
| Maryland | 6,060 | 1.10 | $81,900 | $58,590 | $163,390 | +17% | 25% |
| Massachusetts | 7,320 | 1.01 | $103,410 | $62,070 | $181,430 | +48% | 21% |
| Michigan | 5,840 | 0.66 | $60,350 | $36,960 | $117,180 | -14% | 23% |
| Minnesota | 4,480 | 0.76 | $64,890 | $48,730 | $96,980 | -7% | 24% |
| Mississippi | 1,300 | 0.56 | $53,620 | $29,210 | $104,010 | -23% | 22% |
| Missouri | 4,740 | 0.81 | $61,640 | $39,100 | $97,390 | -12% | 21% |
| Montana | 1,130 | 1.10 | $58,050 | $40,520 | $87,020 | -17% | 24% |
| Nebraska | 1,530 | 0.74 | $61,610 | $43,380 | $111,880 | -12% | 21% |
| Nevada | 5,630 | 1.81 | $55,670 | $35,370 | $101,490 | -20% | 37% |
| New Hampshire | 730 | 0.53 | $75,500 | $44,830 | $121,570 | +8% | 25% |
| New Jersey | 7,110 | 0.83 | $82,850 | $46,220 | $170,900 | +18% | 26% |
| New Mexico | 1,410 | 0.81 | $62,230 | $40,720 | $100,120 | -11% | 22% |
| New York | 11,390 | 0.59 | $99,390 | $57,510 | $208,740 | +42% | 20% |
| North Carolina | 10,690 | 1.08 | $61,430 | $38,470 | $111,430 | -12% | 26% |
| North Dakota | 590 | 0.69 | $58,500 | $46,180 | $92,950 | -16% | 20% |
| Ohio | 9,960 | 0.90 | $59,050 | $37,350 | $119,450 | -16% | 22% |
| Oklahoma | 2,520 | 0.74 | $64,640 | $38,310 | $153,700 | -8% | 19% |
| Oregon | 3,190 | 0.81 | $78,060 | $59,220 | $139,690 | +12% | 25% |
| Pennsylvania | 9,370 | 0.77 | $65,680 | $46,290 | $143,280 | -6% | 23% |
| Rhode Island | 730 | 0.73 | $80,260 | $58,900 | $125,000 | +15% | 21% |
| South Carolina | 4,900 | 1.06 | $62,810 | $42,280 | $140,540 | -10% | 24% |
| South Dakota | 1,280 | 1.40 | $49,490 | $37,550 | $72,500 | -29% | 24% |
| Tennessee | 4,310 | 0.66 | $64,870 | $40,680 | $119,900 | -7% | 24% |
| Texas | 45,350 | 1.61 | $61,320 | $35,080 | $139,750 | -12% | 29% |
| Utah | 3,020 | 0.87 | $64,290 | $45,610 | $126,730 | -8% | 30% |
| Vermont | 560 | 0.92 | $62,810 | $47,640 | $124,000 | -10% | 25% |
| Virginia | 5,570 | 0.68 | $79,810 | $45,340 | $169,040 | +14% | 25% |
| Washington | 2,950 | 0.42 | $119,320 | $73,370 | $172,050 | +70% | 18% |
| West Virginia | 1,130 | 0.80 | $54,860 | $34,570 | $99,990 | -22% | 19% |
| Wisconsin | 1,560 | 0.27 | $77,730 | $52,880 | $123,570 | +11% | 18% |
| Wyoming | 640 | 1.14 | $60,060 | $24,150 | $106,970 | -14% | 20% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 2,110 | $117,990 | $67,800 | $172,840 | 0.50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 6,060 | $106,050 | $63,350 | $181,430 | 1.12 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 1,340 | $101,750 | $76,300 | $229,480 | 0.42 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 14,250 | $96,950 | $58,170 | $207,960 | 0.75 |
| Midland, TX | 470 | $96,500 | $39,110 | $269,110 | 1.94 |
| Worcester, MA | 310 | $93,630 | $57,760 | $167,660 | 0.45 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 7,370 | $92,750 | $59,790 | $173,820 | 1.17 |
| Springfield, MA | 330 | $89,660 | $58,300 | $150,010 | 0.82 |
| Richmond, VA | 920 | $87,440 | $47,450 | $170,140 | 0.69 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 2,630 | $86,840 | $51,120 | $169,030 | 1.16 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | 850 | $85,770 | $47,000 | $172,070 | 1.05 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 7,660 | $82,540 | $44,670 | $168,780 | 1.61 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 2,210 | $82,180 | $61,070 | $155,000 | 0.91 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 2,340 | $81,670 | $58,150 | $161,900 | 0.86 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | 470 | $80,780 | $49,580 | $150,410 | 0.44 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | 680 | $80,200 | $56,800 | $134,650 | 0.42 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 900 | $79,650 | $55,650 | $126,680 | 0.63 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | 350 | $79,230 | $44,030 | $179,810 | 0.72 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | 440 | $78,360 | $52,040 | $140,110 | 0.49 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 700 | $78,310 | $47,980 | $128,530 | 2.02 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 5,480 | $78,250 | $43,930 | $139,830 | 1.78 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 9,300 | $77,980 | $47,600 | $147,350 | 1.03 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | 480 | $77,910 | $44,670 | $162,640 | 1.18 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 19,780 | $77,230 | $37,870 | $157,080 | 1.58 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,840 | $76,710 | $46,460 | $155,370 | 1.20 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 6,380 | $76,700 | $39,750 | $153,780 | 1.10 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | 340 | $76,180 | $53,440 | $98,290 | 2.30 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 500 | $75,980 | $47,070 | $118,780 | 1.03 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 540 | $75,750 | $46,350 | $127,430 | 1.35 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 2,810 | $75,600 | $46,350 | $161,370 | 0.82 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | 790 | $74,700 | $46,270 | $129,230 | 1.30 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 5,370 | $74,280 | $49,150 | $159,850 | 0.93 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | 770 | $74,100 | $49,320 | $129,930 | 0.64 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,330 | $73,740 | $40,350 | $169,990 | 0.98 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 380 | $73,520 | $45,650 | $142,970 | 0.66 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 10,490 | $73,450 | $47,560 | $136,200 | 1.86 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 9,530 | $72,950 | $33,940 | $161,700 | 1.45 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 2,820 | $72,900 | $49,170 | $124,290 | 1.04 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 3,690 | $71,510 | $44,250 | $133,380 | 1.28 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 4,310 | $71,490 | $47,490 | $131,720 | 1.53 |
| Fresno, CA | 870 | $71,350 | $37,110 | $155,040 | 0.91 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 1,160 | $71,080 | $47,520 | $126,700 | 1.30 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | 480 | $70,780 | $49,760 | $128,680 | 0.63 |
| New Haven, CT | 430 | $70,700 | $44,190 | $120,690 | 0.77 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | 1,170 | $70,210 | $46,880 | $129,890 | 1.71 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 640 | $70,000 | $42,990 | $136,910 | 0.99 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | 380 | $69,990 | $45,240 | $135,840 | 2.33 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 3,430 | $69,540 | $50,100 | $99,120 | 0.88 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 1,970 | $68,590 | $44,620 | $124,810 | 0.90 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 1,570 | $67,010 | $46,730 | $131,480 | 0.95 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 1,880 | $66,700 | $46,030 | $165,010 | 1.27 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | 640 | $64,990 | $46,700 | $122,390 | 1.67 |
| Vallejo, CA | 300 | $64,980 | $39,900 | $137,630 | 1.04 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 1,810 | $64,800 | $45,880 | $135,260 | 0.81 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | 670 | $64,700 | $41,120 | $187,680 | 0.77 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 7,670 | $64,290 | $44,630 | $127,470 | 1.61 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 1,190 | $64,100 | $43,500 | $132,640 | 0.78 |
| Knoxville, TN | 500 | $63,890 | $41,120 | $109,190 | 0.59 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | 470 | $63,700 | $41,390 | $159,140 | 0.70 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | 330 | $63,680 | $45,920 | $117,940 | 0.61 |
The median is $69,990 a year ($33.65 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $41,010 and the highest-paid tenth over $139,680 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
311,180 in May 2025, and BLS projects +3.7% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS).
Washington, with a median of $119,320 (among states with published figures).