Senior Community Manager salary, National
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The BLS May 2025 median for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in National is $69,990 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 Senior Community Manager in National?
Real Estate Headhunters reads Senior Community Manager in National through BLS occupation 11-9141, Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers, rather than treating the niche title as a separately surveyed job. The May 2025 annual median for Senior Community Manager in National is $69,990; its broader mapping means the occupation and its limits belong beside this offer budget.
Senior Community Manager in National has a published middle-half band from $50,720 at the lower quartile to $97,910 at the upper quartile in May 2025. The $47,190 difference for Senior Community Manager in National is the width of that reported band, not a recommended automatic raise or a measure of candidate seniority.
Senior Community Manager in National shows $41,010 at the tenth percentile and $139,680 at the ninetieth percentile. The lower-tail gap for Senior Community Manager in National is $9,710, versus $41,770 above the upper quartile; the upper published tail is wider, which describes dispersion but does not explain its cause.
The national benchmark for Senior Community Manager in National is the cross-industry distribution, with published employment of 311180 for SOC 11-9141. The employment figure for Senior Community Manager in National counts workers in Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers, not only property management employees carrying this niche title, so it cannot be presented as a count of available candidates.
For Senior Community Manager in National, the two comparison metros are selected by published employment, not geographic proximity: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA reports $77,230; Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX reports $62,920. Those May 2025 comparisons for Senior Community Manager in National use SOC 11-9141 on the same annual basis, without substituting a different job to obtain a convenient number.
The prior annual median for Senior Community Manager in National was $66,700 in May 2024, compared with $69,990 in May 2025. The new-minus-old difference for Senior Community Manager in National is $3,290; it compares two survey distributions, not the pay rise of a tracked worker or a forecast.
For Senior Community Manager in National, the highest exact published national medians among the loaded real-estate, building-service and fund industry rows are Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $64,290; Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $64,290. These May 2025 industry figures for Senior Community Manager in National are national cuts, not an industry-pay ranking inside National, because the loaded industry source does not cross-tabulate that local market.
Senior Community Manager 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 Senior Community Manager in National, state overtime, on-call pay, relocation support and housing discounts separately because OEWS excludes them; the $69,990 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 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in National is $69,990 per year. This is the mapped occupation, not a separate survey of Senior Community Manager.
Broader occupationSenior Community 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.
SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
The published median is $69,990. The middle half of reported wages runs from $50,720 to $97,910.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $41,010 |
| 25th | $50,720 |
| Median | $69,990 |
| 75th | $97,910 |
| 90th | $139,680 |
Mean: $83,710. Employment: 311,180.
The published median is $33.65. The middle half of reported wages runs from $24.39 to $47.07.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $19.72 |
| 25th | $24.39 |
| Median | $33.65 |
| 75th | $47.07 |
| 90th | $67.16 |
Mean: $40.25. Employment: 311,180.
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 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers, National. Released 2026-05-15.
Markets where BLS publishes this occupation
| Metro | Median annual | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $73,450 | $57,920 to $97,860 | 10490 | 1.86 |
| Orlando | $71,490 | $57,880 to $86,730 | 4310 | 1.53 |
| Tampa | $71,510 | $50,210 to $88,040 | 3690 | 1.28 |
| Chicago | $77,980 | $58,770 to $105,770 | 9300 | 1.03 |
| New York City | $96,950 | $74,710 to $141,170 | 14250 | 0.75 |
| Raleigh | $66,700 | $57,490 to $83,930 | 1880 | 1.27 |
| Dallas | $62,920 | $49,020 to $84,810 | 15890 | 1.96 |
| Northern New Jersey | $96,950 | $74,710 to $141,170 | 14250 | 0.75 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $77,230 | $49,340 to $99,030 | 19780 | 1.58 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $72,950 | $48,210 to $98,830 | 9530 | 1.45 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $64,290 | $50,760 to $80,580 | 7670 | 1.61 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,540 | $56,110 to $120,290 | 7660 | 1.61 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $92,750 | $75,390 to $126,890 | 7370 | 1.17 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $76,700 | $53,810 to $100,620 | 6380 | 1.1 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,050 | $77,880 to $130,770 | 6060 | 1.12 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $78,250 | $54,090 to $103,390 | 5480 | 1.78 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $74,280 | $60,460 to $101,240 | 5370 | 0.93 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $56,440 | $47,050 to $76,290 | 4100 | 1.8 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $69,540 | $60,430 to $81,450 | 3430 | 0.88 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $57,010 | $39,610 to $77,800 | 3230 | 1.43 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $60,910 | $51,330 to $79,430 | 2940 | 0.77 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $72,900 | $59,880 to $83,360 | 2820 | 1.04 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $75,600 | $60,740 to $104,430 | 2810 | 0.82 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $62,720 | $49,100 to $92,400 | 2700 | 1.25 |
| Columbus, OH | $61,880 | $50,270 to $88,030 | 2670 | 1.21 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $86,840 | $59,320 to $135,590 | 2630 | 1.16 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $81,670 | $65,000 to $120,400 | 2340 | 0.86 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $66,700 | $69,990 | $3,290 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction of Buildings | 236000 | $64,720 | $101,550 | $144,300 | 5090 |
| Residential Building Construction | 236100 | $65,780 | $102,930 | $139,560 | 3900 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 236200 | $61,550 | $98,220 | $163,610 | 1190 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $49,380 | $64,290 | $91,340 | 252840 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $49,380 | $64,290 | $91,340 | 252840 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551000 | $75,790 | $112,460 | $164,790 | 8920 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551100 | $75,790 | $112,460 | $164,790 | 8920 |
| Facilities Support Services | 561200 | $54,810 | $77,390 | $97,020 | 90 |
The pay ladder
These related assignments use different SOC occupations. BLS does not turn a percentile into a seniority level.
- Property Administrator · SOC 43-6014 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Broader occupation
Property Administrator maps to Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (43-6014), 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.
- Concierge · SOC 39-6012 Concierges Direct match
The work of Concierge fits SOC 39-6012, Concierges. BLS includes workers across industries and employers, not just real estate.
- Front Desk Agent · SOC 43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks Broader occupation
Front Desk Agent maps to Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171), 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.
- Doorman · SOC 39-6011 Baggage Porters and Bellhops Direct match
The work of Doorman fits SOC 39-6011, Baggage Porters and Bellhops. BLS includes workers across industries and employers, not just real estate.
- Package Room Attendant · SOC 43-5071 Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Broader occupation
Package Room Attendant maps to Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071), 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.
- Overnight Concierge · SOC 39-6012 Concierges Broader occupation
Overnight Concierge maps to Concierges (39-6012), 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.
- Concierge Supervisor · SOC 39-1022 First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers Broader occupation
Concierge Supervisor maps to First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers (39-1022), 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.
- Lobby Ambassador, Commercial Office · SOC 43-4171 Receptionists and Information Clerks Broader occupation
Lobby Ambassador, Commercial Office maps to Receptionists and Information Clerks (43-4171), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $128,710 | 160 | 0.31 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $127,630 | 50 | 0.28 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $123,990 | 60 | 0.22 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $117,990 | 2110 | 0.5 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $113,200 | 60 | 0.22 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $110,230 | 60 | 0.56 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $106,050 | 6060 | 1.12 |
| Bellingham, WA | $105,280 | 60 | 0.34 |
| Boulder, CO | $103,440 | 120 | 0.32 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $101,750 | 1340 | 0.42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $39,990 | 160 | 0.81 |
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $44,760 | 40 | 0.78 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $45,540 | 180 | 0.94 |
| Manhattan, KS | $45,980 | 170 | 1.62 |
| Monroe, LA | $46,050 | 100 | 0.56 |
| Springfield, OH | $46,120 | 70 | 0.72 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,130 | 70 | 0.39 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $46,370 | 90 | 0.78 |
| Grand Island, NE | $46,380 | 40 | 0.56 |
| Laredo, TX | $46,530 | 200 | 0.91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $128,710 | $54,660 | 2.35× (arithmetic) | 160 | 0.31 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $110,230 | $49,290 | 2.24× (arithmetic) | 60 | 0.56 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $123,990 | $57,290 | 2.16× (arithmetic) | 60 | 0.22 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $127,630 | $63,200 | 2.02× (arithmetic) | 50 | 0.28 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $113,200 | $61,960 | 1.83× (arithmetic) | 60 | 0.22 |
| Bellingham, WA | $105,280 | $57,820 | 1.82× (arithmetic) | 60 | 0.34 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $75,050 | $41,220 | 1.82× (arithmetic) | 140 | 0.72 |
| Midland, TX | $96,500 | $54,480 | 1.77× (arithmetic) | 470 | 1.94 |
| Greeley, CO | $97,430 | $55,070 | 1.77× (arithmetic) | 60 | 0.25 |
| Hammond, LA | $66,950 | $38,480 | 1.74× (arithmetic) | 30 | 0.36 |
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.
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Dallas
- Northern New Jersey
- Miami
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Chicago
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Orlando
- Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
- Tampa
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- Columbus, OH
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Questions about these figures
What does the $69,990 median mean for Senior Community Manager in National?
For Senior Community Manager in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 11-9141, Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers. The broader mapping for Senior Community Manager in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Senior Community Manager in National?
The reported middle-half band for Senior Community Manager in National is $50,720 to $97,910 on an annual basis. Those two points for Senior Community Manager in National describe SOC 11-9141, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Senior Community Manager?
The industry cuts used for Senior Community Manager in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Senior Community Manager in National means the $69,990 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Senior Community Manager in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Senior Community Manager in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Senior Community Manager in National is $69,990; both reference periods remain visible.
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What does the $69,990 median mean for Senior Community Manager in National?
For Senior Community Manager in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 11-9141, Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers. The broader mapping for Senior Community Manager in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Senior Community Manager in National?
The reported middle-half band for Senior Community Manager in National is $50,720 to $97,910 on an annual basis. Those two points for Senior Community Manager in National describe SOC 11-9141, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Senior Community Manager?
The industry cuts used for Senior Community Manager in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Senior Community Manager in National means the $69,990 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Senior Community Manager in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Senior Community Manager in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Senior Community Manager in National is $69,990; 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.