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Job outlook for commercial property managers in the United States
Commercial property manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected commercial property manager job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 11,100 new jobs for commercial property managers are projected over the next decade.
Commercial property manager salaries have increased 5% for commercial property managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 83,180 commercial property managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 42,369 active commercial property manager job openings in the US.
The average commercial property manager salary is $61,361.
Are commercial property manager jobs in demand?
Commercial property manager job and salary trends over time
Commercial property manager jobs over time
Commercial property manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83,180 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 77,906 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 78,243 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 71,792 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 66,181 | 0.02% |
Average commercial property manager salary over time
Commercial property manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,361 | $29.50 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $60,436 | $29.06 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $60,004 | $28.85 | --0.6% |
| 2022 | $60,343 | $29.01 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $58,667 | $28.21 | +3.0% |
Commercial property manager jobs by state
Most common states for commercial property managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 189 | 27% |
| 2 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,219 | 10% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 717 | 10% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 641 | 10% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 95 | 10% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 975 | 9% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 742 | 9% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 544 | 9% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 492 | 9% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 320 | 9% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 267 | 9% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 813 | 8% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 604 | 8% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 443 | 8% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 250 | 8% |
| 16 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 239 | 8% |
| 17 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,906 | 7% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 953 | 7% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 674 | 7% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 310 | 7% |
Most common cities for commercial property managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpharetta | 3 | 5% | $48,969 |
| 2 | Charlottesville | 2 | 4% | $62,492 |
| 3 | Bend | 2 | 2% | $77,688 |
| 4 | Newport Beach | 2 | 2% | $79,855 |
| 5 | Oakland | 4 | 1% | $97,015 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $48,712 |
| 7 | Cleveland | 3 | 1% | $60,617 |
| 8 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $51,298 |
| 9 | New York | 4 | 0% | $81,070 |
| 10 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $75,473 |
| 11 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $59,800 |
| 12 | Oklahoma City | 3 | 0% | $41,767 |
| 13 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $42,976 |
| 14 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $52,038 |
| 15 | Las Vegas | 2 | 0% | $73,868 |
| 16 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $43,966 |
| 17 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $75,213 |
| 18 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $97,262 |
| 19 | San Jose | 2 | 0% | $96,266 |
Commercial Property Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of commercial property manager experts
Weber State University
Pieter Van Der Have
Chair, Construction and Building Sciences (CBS), Program Coordinator & Instructor, Facilities Management ProgramsWeber State University
Department of Construction and Building Sciences
What soft skills should all Commercial Property Managers possess?
Pieter Van Der Have: People skills are always important but have to be tempered by legal and fiscal accountabilities. In many cases, the p.m. may end up being a project manager responsible for managing contracts and contractors.
What skills stand out on Commercial Property Manager resumes?
Pieter Van Der Have: Communication and financial/accounting skills, closely followed by an understanding of how "smart" buildings function.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Commercial Property Managers?
Pieter Van Der Have: Up-to-date computer skills are certainly desirable. I don't necessarily recommend that a p.m. have plumbing or electrical skills, though a general understanding of building systems could frequently be very useful.
What skills will help Commercial Property Managers earn the most?
Pieter Van Der Have: I believe understanding the true vision/purpose and the culture of the enterprise (company) is extremely essential to a successful career. Coupled, of course, with the ability to implement long-term planning activities and processes in support (exceeding?) the vision of the enterprise.