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Job outlook for leasing managers in the United States
Leasing manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected leasing manager job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 11,100 new jobs for leasing managers are projected over the next decade.
Leasing manager salaries have increased 5% for leasing managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 12,338 leasing managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 16,376 active leasing manager job openings in the US.
The average leasing manager salary is $47,633.
Are leasing manager jobs in demand?
Leasing manager job and salary trends over time
Leasing manager jobs over time
Leasing manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,338 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,556 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,606 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10,649 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,817 | 0.00% |
Average leasing manager salary over time
Leasing manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,633 | $22.90 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $46,915 | $22.56 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $46,580 | $22.39 | --0.6% |
| 2022 | $46,843 | $22.52 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $45,542 | $21.90 | +3.0% |
Leasing manager jobs by state
Most common states for leasing managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 170 | 24% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 428 | 7% |
| 3 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 596 | 6% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 532 | 6% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 431 | 6% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 338 | 6% |
| 7 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,087 | 5% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 619 | 5% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 552 | 5% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 363 | 5% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 282 | 5% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 45 | 5% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,778 | 4% |
| 14 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 1,250 | 4% |
| 15 | New York | 19,849,399 | 810 | 4% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 504 | 4% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 393 | 4% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 314 | 4% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 177 | 4% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 124 | 4% |
Most common cities for leasing managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marietta | 3 | 5% | $39,945 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $51,969 |
| 3 | Albany | 2 | 3% | $40,732 |
| 4 | Concord | 2 | 2% | $55,510 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $39,987 |
| 6 | Austin | 5 | 1% | $46,150 |
| 7 | Indianapolis | 5 | 1% | $39,366 |
| 8 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $56,224 |
| 9 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $59,856 |
| 10 | Saint Louis | 4 | 1% | $39,940 |
| 11 | Minneapolis | 3 | 1% | $43,260 |
| 12 | Arlington | 2 | 1% | $43,548 |
| 13 | Aurora | 2 | 1% | $37,388 |
| 14 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $44,581 |
| 15 | Houston | 4 | 0% | $45,917 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $53,267 |
| 17 | Philadelphia | 4 | 0% | $56,183 |
| 18 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $37,376 |
Leasing Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of leasing manager experts
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Weber State University
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What Leasing Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jaunelle Celaire: Never stop learning! This may consist of going back to school, earning new certifications in your field of study, attending conferences and seminars, and making sure that your time management is always at its finest level of excellence.
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 Leasing 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 Leasing 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 Leasing 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 Leasing 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.
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What experience really stands out on Leasing Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
What skills stand out on Leasing Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.