Security Manager, Property salary, National
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The BLS May 2025 median for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in National is $55,940 per year. Official BLS figures, released 2026-05-15. Public results. Request the PDF or saved report below.
Recruiter's read: what do the published figures mean for Security Manager, Property in National?
Real Estate Headhunters reads Security Manager, Property in National through BLS occupation 33-1091, First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers, rather than treating the niche title as a separately surveyed job. The May 2025 annual median for Security Manager, Property in National is $55,940; its broader mapping means the occupation and its limits belong beside this offer budget.
Security Manager, Property in National has a published middle-half band from $45,030 at the lower quartile to $71,950 at the upper quartile in May 2025. The $26,920 difference for Security Manager, Property in National is the width of that reported band, not a recommended automatic raise or a measure of candidate seniority.
Security Manager, Property in National shows $37,300 at the tenth percentile and $92,260 at the ninetieth percentile. The lower-tail gap for Security Manager, Property in National is $7,730, versus $20,310 above the upper quartile; the upper published tail is wider, which describes dispersion but does not explain its cause.
The national benchmark for Security Manager, Property in National is the cross-industry distribution, with published employment of 81480 for SOC 33-1091. The employment figure for Security Manager, Property in National counts workers in First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers, not only property management employees carrying this niche title, so it cannot be presented as a count of available candidates.
For Security Manager, Property in National, the two comparison metros are selected by published employment, not geographic proximity: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ reports $59,890; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA reports $49,900. Those May 2025 comparisons for Security Manager, Property in National use SOC 33-1091 on the same annual basis, without substituting a different job to obtain a convenient number.
The prior annual median for Security Manager, Property in National was $58,610 in May 2024, compared with $55,940 in May 2025. The new-minus-old difference for Security Manager, Property in National is -$2,670; it compares two survey distributions, not the pay rise of a tracked worker or a forecast.
For Security Manager, Property in National, the highest exact published national medians among the loaded real-estate, building-service and fund industry rows are Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $59,730; Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $59,730. These May 2025 industry figures for Security Manager, Property in National are national cuts, not an industry-pay ranking inside National, because the loaded industry source does not cross-tabulate that local market.
Security Manager, Property in National uses BLS straight-time gross wages, which include base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production bonuses but exclude discretionary or nonproduction bonuses. For an offer benchmarked to Security Manager, Property in National, state overtime, on-call pay, relocation support and housing discounts separately because OEWS excludes them; the $55,940 median does not price those additions in National.
NAA CAM means Certified Apartment Manager. Florida CAM is the community association manager license, an example of state licensing where required. In accounting titles, CAM means common area maintenance. These are not interchangeable.
What wages did BLS publish?
The BLS May 2025 median for First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers in National is $55,940 per year. This is the mapped occupation, not a separate survey of Security Manager, Property.
Broader occupationSecurity Manager, Property maps to First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers (33-1091), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
SOC 33-1091 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
The published median is $55,940. The middle half of reported wages runs from $45,030 to $71,950.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $37,300 |
| 25th | $45,030 |
| Median | $55,940 |
| 75th | $71,950 |
| 90th | $92,260 |
Mean: $59,900. Employment: 81,480.
The published median is $26.90. The middle half of reported wages runs from $21.65 to $34.59.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $17.93 |
| 25th | $21.65 |
| Median | $26.90 |
| 75th | $34.59 |
| 90th | $44.35 |
Mean: $28.80. Employment: 81,480.
This wage is equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year. A cell marked “or more” is a threshold, not an exact value.
What BLS wages include and exclude
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay.
Included
- Base rates
- Commissions
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Deadheading pay
- Guaranteed pay
- Hazard pay
- Incentive pay
- Longevity pay
- Over-the-road pay (Mileage)
- Piece rates
- Portal-to-portal rates
- Production bonuses
- Tips
Excluded
- Attendance bonuses
- Back pay
- Clothing allowances
- Discounts
- Draw
- Holiday bonus
- Holiday premium pay
- Jury duty pay
- Meal allowances
- Nonproduction bonuses
- On-call pay
- Overtime pay
- Relocation allowances
- Severance pay
- Shift differentials
- Stock bonuses
- Tool/equipment allowances
- Tuition reimbursements
- Uniform allowances
- Weekend premium pay
BLS wage definitions. Benefits and discretionary bonus are not base wage benchmarks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 33-1091 First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers, National. Released 2026-05-15.
Markets where BLS publishes this occupation
| Metro | Median annual | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $47,720 | $44,300 to $61,880 | 2900 | 1.96 |
| Orlando | $48,590 | $43,770 to $58,880 | 1070 | 1.45 |
| Tampa | $45,950 | $43,800 to $59,510 | 770 | 1.01 |
| Chicago | $58,990 | $45,990 to $72,600 | 2120 | 0.9 |
| New York City | $59,890 | $48,090 to $78,340 | 7310 | 1.47 |
| Raleigh | $61,710 | $43,960 to $81,990 | 410 | 1.04 |
| Dallas | $46,910 | $37,430 to $62,790 | 2160 | 1.02 |
| Northern New Jersey | $59,890 | $48,090 to $78,340 | 7310 | 1.47 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,900 | $46,360 to $65,620 | 4240 | 1.29 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $73,490 | $52,590 to $92,920 | 2400 | 1.46 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $53,160 | $41,790 to $63,090 | 2240 | 3.76 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $48,650 | $40,440 to $66,960 | 1960 | 1.29 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $49,230 | $37,980 to $72,800 | 1750 | 1.15 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $46,490 | $36,120 to $62,050 | 1710 | 0.99 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $57,890 | $49,590 to $72,940 | 1600 | 1.13 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $60,590 | $52,970 to $78,410 | 1320 | 1.06 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,330 | $37,680 to $64,280 | 1230 | 1.52 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $49,550 | $38,600 to $61,780 | 1210 | 1.7 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $62,640 | $51,590 to $79,830 | 1200 | 1.1 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $59,700 | $47,350 to $72,190 | 1150 | 0.93 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $48,490 | $44,940 to $62,030 | 1130 | 1.25 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $56,200 | $45,990 to $65,620 | 950 | 1.12 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $60,770 | $45,480 to $75,250 | 940 | 1.32 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $56,570 | $42,150 to $67,010 | 940 | 0.94 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $22,490 | $22,360 to $27,980 | 930 | 2.57 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $58,100 | $48,110 to $80,840 | 900 | 0.88 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $65,060 | $45,230 to $92,500 | 820 | 1.42 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $61,560 | $55,260 to $74,250 | 770 | 1.21 |
What changed since the last release
These are two published distributions, not a projection or a same-worker pay-rise measure. Changes in coverage, sampling or area boundaries can affect comparison.
| May 2024 | May 2025 | New minus old, arithmetic only |
|---|---|---|
| $58,610 | $55,940 | -$2,670 |
Prior source: BLS OEWS May 2024, released 2025-04-02. Prior area label: U.S.. Check BLS boundary notes before treating these as an unchanged market.
National pay by industry
Industry rows cover payroll employment classified in that industry, nationally. They do not isolate this niche title, and contractors may sit in another industry.
| Industry, exact BLS name | NAICS | P25 annual | Median annual | P75 annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 531000 | $47,380 | $59,730 | $74,580 | 880 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $47,380 | $59,730 | $74,580 | 880 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551000 | $66,450 | $77,350 | $99,440 | 1520 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551100 | $66,450 | $77,350 | $99,440 | 1520 |
| Facilities Support Services | 561200 | $55,500 | $70,080 | $96,140 | 260 |
| Investigation and Security Services | 561600 | $42,130 | $47,880 | $61,670 | 44540 |
| Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | 561610 | $42,130 | $47,870 | $61,680 | 44420 |
| Security Systems Services | 561620 | $42,160 | $50,220 | $58,490 | 120 |
The pay ladder
These related assignments use different SOC occupations. BLS does not turn a percentile into a seniority level.
- Regional Property Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
Regional Property Manager maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Senior Regional Property Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
Senior Regional Property Manager maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Regional Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
Regional Manager maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Regional Vice President · SOC 11-1021 General and Operations Managers Broader occupation
Regional Vice President maps to General and Operations Managers (11-1021), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- District Manager · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
District Manager maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Portfolio Manager, Property Operations · SOC 11-1021 General and Operations Managers Broader occupation
Portfolio Manager, Property Operations maps to General and Operations Managers (11-1021), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Director of Property Management · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
Director of Property Management maps to Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (11-9141), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
- Director of Operations · SOC 11-1021 General and Operations Managers Broader occupation
Director of Operations maps to General and Operations Managers (11-1021), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
Highest published metro medians
| Metro | Role median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $100,340 | 180 | 1.3 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $89,610 | 40 | 0.72 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $85,540 | 30 | 0.46 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $82,880 | 60 | 0.83 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $82,010 | 230 | 1.56 |
| Rochester, MN | $77,200 | 30 | 0.5 |
| Anchorage, AK | $73,500 | 100 | 1.03 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $73,490 | 2400 | 1.46 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $73,230 | 40 | 0.7 |
| Green Bay, WI | $72,300 | 40 | 0.39 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
Lowest published metro medians
| Metro | Median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aguadilla, PR | $21,840 | 40 | 1.65 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $22,490 | 930 | 2.57 |
| Ponce, PR | $22,540 | 30 | 1.02 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $23,070 | 30 | 1.11 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $33,570 | 60 | 2.01 |
| Albany, GA | $35,190 | 50 | 1.73 |
| Laredo, TX | $36,000 | 30 | 0.53 |
| Charleston, WV | $37,350 | 140 | 2.5 |
| Waco, TX | $38,070 | 50 | 0.72 |
| Jackson, MS | $38,550 | 140 | 0.99 |
Pay relative to local wages
The ratio divides this occupation's median by the all-occupations median in the same area. This is not purchasing power. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not pay.
| Metro | Role median annual | All-occupations median | Role / local median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $100,340 | $46,700 | 2.15× (arithmetic) | 180 | 1.3 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $89,610 | $48,780 | 1.84× (arithmetic) | 40 | 0.72 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $82,010 | $46,610 | 1.76× (arithmetic) | 230 | 1.56 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $73,230 | $46,190 | 1.59× (arithmetic) | 40 | 0.7 |
| Wilmington, NC | $68,940 | $45,800 | 1.51× (arithmetic) | 90 | 0.9 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $85,540 | $57,370 | 1.49× (arithmetic) | 30 | 0.46 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $57,360 | $38,520 | 1.49× (arithmetic) | 40 | 0.88 |
| Monroe, LA | $56,730 | $38,150 | 1.49× (arithmetic) | 50 | 1.03 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $67,830 | $45,620 | 1.49× (arithmetic) | 70 | 0.97 |
| Florence, SC | $63,540 | $43,520 | 1.46× (arithmetic) | 40 | 0.75 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
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All BLS areas are available in the public tools. These links show this occupation's largest metro employment markets.
- Northern New Jersey
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Miami
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
- Dallas
- Chicago
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Orlando
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
Questions about these figures
What does the $55,940 median mean for Security Manager, Property in National?
For Security Manager, Property in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 33-1091, First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers. The broader mapping for Security Manager, Property in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Security Manager, Property in National?
The reported middle-half band for Security Manager, Property in National is $45,030 to $71,950 on an annual basis. Those two points for Security Manager, Property in National describe SOC 33-1091, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Security Manager, Property?
The industry cuts used for Security Manager, Property in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Security Manager, Property in National means the $55,940 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Security Manager, Property in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Security Manager, Property in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Security Manager, Property in National is $55,940; both reference periods remain visible.
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What does the $55,940 median mean for Security Manager, Property in National?
For Security Manager, Property in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 33-1091, First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers. The broader mapping for Security Manager, Property in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Security Manager, Property in National?
The reported middle-half band for Security Manager, Property in National is $45,030 to $71,950 on an annual basis. Those two points for Security Manager, Property in National describe SOC 33-1091, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Security Manager, Property?
The industry cuts used for Security Manager, Property in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Security Manager, Property in National means the $55,940 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Security Manager, Property in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Security Manager, Property in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Security Manager, Property in National is $55,940; both reference periods remain visible.
Salary methodology. Official data retrieved 2026-10-07.
CAM has different meanings. NAA CAM is the Certified Apartment Manager credential. The Florida community association manager license is a separate license, cited here as an example of state licensing. In commercial budgets, CAM means common area maintenance. We check the credential or license relevant to the opening, where the state requires it.