Property, real estate, and community association managers
BLS projects employment of property, real estate, and community association managers to change by +3.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% projected for all occupations, with about 36,900 openings a year. The median annual wage in 2025 was $69,990 (all occupations: $50,980).
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| Median annual wage, 2025 | $69,990 |
|---|---|
| Employment, 2025 | 460,400 |
| Projected employment, 2035 | 477,600 |
| Change, 2025–35 | +3.7% (+17,100) |
| Openings per year, 2025–35 average | 36,900 |
| 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 |
| Self-employed | 31.3% |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2025–35, and worker characteristics, 2025 ↗. Employment is for 2025, projections to 2035; median annual wage is for 2025; openings are the projected annual average for 2025–35. Figures are national, not local. Data last downloaded Oct 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much do property, real estate, and community association managers make?
BLS reports a median annual wage of $69,990 for property, real estate, and community association managers in 2025.
What is the job outlook for property, real estate, and community association managers?
BLS projects employment to change by +3.7% from 2025 to 2035, with about 36,900 openings per year on average.
What education do property, real estate, and community association managers need?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as: High school diploma or equivalent. Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training.