Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Also called: Property 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).
Also called: Apartment Community Manager, Apartment House Manager, Apartment Manager, Apartment Property Manager, Building Rental Manager, Building Rental Superintendent
Median pay
$69,990
per year, U.S.
Pay range (10th–90th)
$41,010 – $139,680
People employed
311,180
Holland code
ECS
Enterprising · Conventional · Social
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
Is this career right for you?
These are the things that stand out in this job compared with other U.S. jobs (O*NET 31.0 work context). Answer honestly.
- 1.Do you enjoy serving customers or the public?
The hard parts
- Tight deadlines are common
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What property, real estate, and community association managers do
- 01Manage and oversee operations, maintenance, administration, and improvement of commercial, industrial, or residential properties.
- 02Direct collection of monthly assessments, rental fees, and deposits and payment of insurance premiums, mortgage, taxes, and incurred operating expenses.
- 03Plan, schedule, and coordinate general maintenance, major repairs, and remodeling or construction projects for commercial or residential properties.
- 04Prepare detailed budgets and financial reports for properties.
- 05Act as liaisons between on-site managers or tenants and owners.
- 06Solicit and analyze bids from contractors for repairs, renovations, and maintenance.
Skills that matter most
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Monitoring
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Economics and Accounting
- Public Safety and Security
Work styles that stand out
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Social Orientation
- Leadership Orientation
Education and first steps
O*NET has no education survey data for this job.
How people get started
- Usually needs a bachelor's degree (O*NET Job Zone 4).
- Related work experience: over 2 years, up to and including 4 years.
- On-the-job training: anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month.
- A certification can help.
Most common answers from O*NET 31.0 Education, Training and Experience.
Interest fit (Holland code)
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Career changes
Change from property, real estate, and community association managers
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Change into property, real estate, and community association managers
Jobs whose skills carry over best (skill match, their median pay).
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Majors that lead here
- Real Estate Development
- Real Estate
From the NCES CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.