Senior Property Accountant salary, National
This is what we do all day: recruit property management and real estate professionals.
The BLS May 2025 median for Accountants and Auditors in National is $83,680 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 Property Accountant in National?
Real Estate Headhunters reads Senior Property Accountant in National through BLS occupation 13-2011, Accountants and Auditors, rather than treating the niche title as a separately surveyed job. The May 2025 annual median for Senior Property Accountant in National is $83,680; its broader mapping means the occupation and its limits belong beside this offer budget.
Senior Property Accountant in National has a published middle-half band from $67,020 at the lower quartile to $109,810 at the upper quartile in May 2025. The $42,790 difference for Senior Property Accountant in National is the width of that reported band, not a recommended automatic raise or a measure of candidate seniority.
Senior Property Accountant in National shows $56,020 at the tenth percentile and $144,090 at the ninetieth percentile. The lower-tail gap for Senior Property Accountant in National is $11,000, versus $34,280 above the upper quartile; the upper published tail is wider, which describes dispersion but does not explain its cause.
The national benchmark for Senior Property Accountant in National is the cross-industry distribution, with published employment of 1449500 for SOC 13-2011. The employment figure for Senior Property Accountant in National counts workers in Accountants and Auditors, not only property management employees carrying this niche title, so it cannot be presented as a count of available candidates.
For Senior Property Accountant in National, the two comparison metros are selected by published employment, not geographic proximity: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ reports $105,650; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA reports $94,360. Those May 2025 comparisons for Senior Property Accountant in National use SOC 13-2011 on the same annual basis, without substituting a different job to obtain a convenient number.
The prior annual median for Senior Property Accountant in National was $81,680 in May 2024, compared with $83,680 in May 2025. The new-minus-old difference for Senior Property Accountant in National is $2,000; it compares two survey distributions, not the pay rise of a tracked worker or a forecast.
For Senior Property Accountant in National, the highest exact published national medians among the loaded real-estate, building-service and fund industry rows are Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $87,580; Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $87,580. These May 2025 industry figures for Senior Property Accountant 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 Property Accountant 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 Property Accountant in National, state overtime, on-call pay, relocation support and housing discounts separately because OEWS excludes them; the $83,680 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 Accountants and Auditors in National is $83,680 per year. This is the mapped occupation, not a separate survey of Senior Property Accountant.
Broader occupationSenior Property Accountant maps to Accountants and Auditors (13-2011), 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 13-2011 Accountants and Auditors
The published median is $83,680. The middle half of reported wages runs from $67,020 to $109,810.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,020 |
| 25th | $67,020 |
| Median | $83,680 |
| 75th | $109,810 |
| 90th | $144,090 |
Mean: $94,750. Employment: 1,449,500.
The published median is $40.23. The middle half of reported wages runs from $32.22 to $52.80.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $26.93 |
| 25th | $32.22 |
| Median | $40.23 |
| 75th | $52.80 |
| 90th | $69.27 |
Mean: $45.56. Employment: 1,449,500.
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 13-2011 Accountants and Auditors, National. Released 2026-05-15.
Markets where BLS publishes this occupation
| Metro | Median annual | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $80,920 | $63,700 to $105,500 | 30950 | 1.18 |
| Orlando | $78,630 | $62,940 to $101,210 | 10410 | 0.79 |
| Tampa | $78,990 | $62,570 to $102,490 | 14770 | 1.09 |
| Chicago | $82,360 | $72,280 to $103,120 | 41360 | 0.98 |
| New York City | $105,650 | $82,830 to $137,490 | 111930 | 1.27 |
| Raleigh | $81,950 | $67,050 to $105,160 | 9190 | 1.33 |
| Dallas | $82,620 | $71,100 to $104,150 | 37450 | 0.99 |
| Northern New Jersey | $105,650 | $82,830 to $137,490 | 111930 | 1.27 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $94,360 | $74,060 to $122,290 | 70640 | 1.21 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $102,140 | $79,990 to $133,430 | 41470 | 1.42 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,150 | $79,990 to $129,490 | 37150 | 1.47 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $85,820 | $68,510 to $116,090 | 30150 | 1.12 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $85,990 | $73,370 to $110,420 | 29370 | 1.09 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $85,090 | $72,470 to $109,670 | 28400 | 0.93 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $110,730 | $88,820 to $143,590 | 25170 | 1.14 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $100,020 | $78,130 to $130,870 | 22720 | 1.51 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $99,370 | $80,880 to $126,800 | 22100 | 1.14 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $86,500 | $73,900 to $110,290 | 21820 | 1.2 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $80,820 | $66,340 to $105,640 | 21360 | 0.96 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $80,650 | $65,490 to $104,170 | 19390 | 1.09 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $92,910 | $72,420 to $129,000 | 16820 | 1.33 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $78,880 | $62,470 to $101,410 | 13610 | 1.09 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $85,160 | $71,100 to $108,640 | 13550 | 1.07 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $96,340 | $76,690 to $125,190 | 13450 | 0.94 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $121,700 | $96,430 to $156,700 | 13180 | 1.25 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $92,110 | $74,550 to $108,950 | 13170 | 1.31 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $83,120 | $68,250 to $103,820 | 12480 | 1.03 |
| Columbus, OH | $81,700 | $65,170 to $104,790 | 11410 | 1.11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| $81,680 | $83,680 | $2,000 |
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 | $68,360 | $81,890 | $102,670 | 25390 |
| Residential Building Construction | 236100 | $65,810 | $80,270 | $99,990 | 10680 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 236200 | $71,400 | $82,950 | $103,990 | 14700 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $72,400 | $87,580 | $110,100 | 46620 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $72,400 | $87,580 | $110,100 | 46620 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551000 | $74,890 | $91,940 | $117,860 | 105120 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551100 | $74,890 | $91,940 | $117,860 | 105120 |
| Facilities Support Services | 561200 | $69,890 | $81,180 | $99,260 | 960 |
| Investigation and Security Services | 561600 | $63,450 | $76,900 | $101,890 | 1810 |
| Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | 561610 | $66,780 | $74,330 | $100,370 | 740 |
| Security Systems Services | 561620 | $61,710 | $77,580 | $103,650 | 1070 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 561700 | $56,350 | $71,580 | $86,990 | Not published by BLS |
| Exterminating and Pest Control Services | 561710 | $61,370 | $84,750 | $107,900 | 300 |
| Landscaping Services | 561730 | $61,850 | $79,790 | $86,990 | Not published by BLS |
The pay ladder
These related assignments use different SOC occupations. BLS does not turn a percentile into a seniority level.
- Assistant Controller, Real Estate · SOC 11-3031 Financial Managers Broader occupation
Assistant Controller, Real Estate maps to Financial Managers (11-3031), 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.
- Real Estate Controller · SOC 11-3031 Financial Managers Broader occupation
Real Estate Controller maps to Financial Managers (11-3031), 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.
- Real Estate FP&A Manager · SOC 11-3031 Financial Managers Broader occupation
Real Estate FP&A Manager maps to Financial Managers (11-3031), 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.
- Vice President of Finance, Real Estate · SOC 11-3031 Financial Managers Broader occupation
Vice President of Finance, Real Estate maps to Financial Managers (11-3031), 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.
- Property Accounting Clerk · SOC 43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Direct match
The work of Property Accounting Clerk fits SOC 43-3031, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks. BLS includes workers across industries and employers, not just real estate.
- Accounts Payable Specialist, Property Management · SOC 43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Direct match
The work of Accounts Payable Specialist, Property Management fits SOC 43-3031, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks. BLS includes workers across industries and employers, not just real estate.
- Accounts Receivable Specialist, Property Management · SOC 43-3031 Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Direct match
The work of Accounts Receivable Specialist, Property Management fits SOC 43-3031, Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks. BLS includes workers across industries and employers, not just real estate.
- Resident Collections Specialist · SOC 43-3011 Bill and Account Collectors Broader occupation
Resident Collections Specialist maps to Bill and Account Collectors (43-3011), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $121,700 | 13180 | 1.25 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $110,730 | 25170 | 1.14 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $105,650 | 111930 | 1.27 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $102,140 | 41470 | 1.42 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $102,020 | 5000 | 1.33 |
| Midland, TX | $100,890 | 1240 | 1.08 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $100,420 | 550 | 1.64 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,150 | 37150 | 1.47 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $100,020 | 22720 | 1.51 |
| Boulder, CO | $99,990 | 2380 | 1.33 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guayama, PR | $36,030 | 50 | 0.44 |
| Arecibo, PR | $36,680 | 330 | 1.03 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $36,880 | 470 | 1.02 |
| Ponce, PR | $37,980 | 590 | 0.99 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $38,490 | 420 | 0.86 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $44,470 | 10260 | 1.59 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $59,770 | 190 | 0.52 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $61,840 | 2450 | 1.41 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $62,990 | 520 | 0.59 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $63,170 | 510 | 0.85 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $100,420 | $42,000 | 2.39× (arithmetic) | 550 | 1.64 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $74,520 | $37,930 | 1.96× (arithmetic) | 850 | 0.62 |
| Monroe, LA | $73,840 | $38,150 | 1.94× (arithmetic) | 510 | 0.63 |
| Valdosta, GA | $73,420 | $39,110 | 1.88× (arithmetic) | 310 | 0.62 |
| Midland, MI | $91,790 | $49,340 | 1.86× (arithmetic) | 450 | 1.3 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $92,910 | $49,990 | 1.86× (arithmetic) | 16820 | 1.33 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $72,570 | $39,070 | 1.86× (arithmetic) | 680 | 1 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $65,900 | $35,560 | 1.85× (arithmetic) | 80 | 0.46 |
| Midland, TX | $100,890 | $54,480 | 1.85× (arithmetic) | 1240 | 1.08 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $71,230 | $38,520 | 1.85× (arithmetic) | 820 | 1.01 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
Get the PDF or spreadsheet. On-screen results stay public.
Full edition and family editions
Your download is ready.
Ivan or a senior team member will reach out soon.
Pick a timeOther covered markets
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
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Miami
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Tampa
- St. Louis, MO-IL
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
- Columbus, OH
Questions about these figures
What does the $83,680 median mean for Senior Property Accountant in National?
For Senior Property Accountant in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 13-2011, Accountants and Auditors. The broader mapping for Senior Property Accountant in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Senior Property Accountant in National?
The reported middle-half band for Senior Property Accountant in National is $67,020 to $109,810 on an annual basis. Those two points for Senior Property Accountant in National describe SOC 13-2011, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Senior Property Accountant?
The industry cuts used for Senior Property Accountant in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Senior Property Accountant in National means the $83,680 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Senior Property Accountant in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Senior Property Accountant in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Senior Property Accountant in National is $83,680; both reference periods remain visible.
Related pay tables
- Senior Property Accountant
- Senior Property Accountant in Northern New Jersey
- Senior Property Accountant in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Property Accountant
- CAM Reconciliation Specialist
- Data source and mapping methodology
- Senior Property Accountant in Miami
- Senior Property Accountant in Tampa
- Senior Property Accountant in Orlando
- Senior Property Accountant in Raleigh
- Senior Property Accountant in New York City
- Senior Property Accountant in Dallas
- Senior Property Accountant in Chicago
Our process
What do you get from The Six-Step Search?
Real Estate Headhunters begins with the decisions behind your vacancy, not an advert. You get a clear brief, a mapped candidate pool and evidence from direct conversations. We help you distinguish an interested person from a qualified fit, then support interviews and the decision without promising a completion date.
- 1
Search Calibration
A brief that settles the operating problem, reporting line, location, compensation and who can approve the hire.
- 2
Market Mapping
A view of relevant working backgrounds, asset types and experience rather than a search based only on titles.
- 3
Professional Contact Intelligence
Direct ways to approach relevant people respectfully, without relying on applications or exposing a confidential vacancy.
- 4
Persistent Personalized Outreach
A conversation about your actual role, with follow-up that establishes whether a move is worth discussing.
- 5
Live Candidate Qualification
Evidence about responsibilities, relevant results, systems and the practical reasons someone would accept the move.
- 6
Candidate Intelligence and Process Support
A short list with context for interviews, objections and decisions, not a stack of unexplained resumes.
What else should you ask before starting this search?
What does the $83,680 median mean for Senior Property Accountant in National?
For Senior Property Accountant in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 13-2011, Accountants and Auditors. The broader mapping for Senior Property Accountant in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Senior Property Accountant in National?
The reported middle-half band for Senior Property Accountant in National is $67,020 to $109,810 on an annual basis. Those two points for Senior Property Accountant in National describe SOC 13-2011, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Senior Property Accountant?
The industry cuts used for Senior Property Accountant in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Senior Property Accountant in National means the $83,680 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Senior Property Accountant in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Senior Property Accountant in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Senior Property Accountant in National is $83,680; 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.