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Job outlook for senior property managers in the United States
Senior property manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior property manager job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 11,100 new jobs for senior property managers are projected over the next decade.
Senior property manager salaries have increased 5% for senior property managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 111,888 senior property managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 13,475 active senior property manager job openings in the US.
The average senior property manager salary is $71,867.
Are senior property manager jobs in demand?
Senior property manager job and salary trends over time
Senior property manager jobs over time
Senior property manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 111,888 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 104,794 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 105,247 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 96,570 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 89,022 | 0.03% |
Average senior property manager salary over time
Senior property manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,867 | $34.55 | +1.5% |
| 2025 | $70,783 | $34.03 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | $70,277 | $33.79 | --0.6% |
| 2023 | $70,674 | $33.98 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $68,711 | $33.03 | +3.0% |
Senior property manager jobs by state
Most common states for senior property managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 104 | 15% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 322 | 4% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 248 | 4% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 185 | 3% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 159 | 3% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 25 | 3% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 867 | 2% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 335 | 2% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 280 | 2% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 235 | 2% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 207 | 2% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 185 | 2% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 182 | 2% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 168 | 2% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 166 | 2% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 90 | 2% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 65 | 2% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 57 | 2% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 49 | 2% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 18 | 2% |
Most common cities for senior property managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawrence | 3 | 4% | $84,943 |
| 2 | Atlanta | 6 | 1% | $49,544 |
| 3 | Detroit | 5 | 1% | $63,877 |
| 4 | Miami | 3 | 1% | $54,353 |
| 5 | Minneapolis | 3 | 1% | $57,681 |
| 6 | Tampa | 3 | 1% | $54,570 |
| 7 | Toledo | 3 | 1% | $67,448 |
| 8 | Birmingham | 2 | 1% | $49,210 |
| 9 | New York | 7 | 0% | $74,793 |
| 10 | San Diego | 6 | 0% | $80,021 |
| 11 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $66,216 |
| 12 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $80,706 |
| 13 | San Jose | 5 | 0% | $96,785 |
| 14 | Los Angeles | 4 | 0% | $85,002 |
| 15 | San Francisco | 4 | 0% | $98,009 |
| 16 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $86,668 |
| 17 | Dallas | 3 | 0% | $55,101 |
| 18 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $57,864 |
| 19 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $56,227 |
Senior Property Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior property manager experts
Weber State University
University of Michigan-Flint
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 Senior 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 hard/technical skills are most important for Senior 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 stand out on Senior Property Manager resumes?
Pieter Van Der Have: Communication and financial/accounting skills, closely followed by an understanding of how "smart" buildings function.
What skills will help Senior 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.
Jeyoung (Jenny) Oh Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of CommunicationUniversity of Michigan-Flint
Department of Communication Studies
What general advice would you give to a Senior Property Manager?
Jeyoung (Jenny) Oh Ph.D.: If you work from home, it could be hard to separate your work time from your personal time. Make sure to take some time off to take care of yourself. It is important not only for your work performance but also for your well-being. Also, remember that there are many people who are there to support you, so do not hesitate to ask for help and ask questions. Be proactive and reach out to your colleagues. Set a virtual coffee time with your colleagues or manager to get to know them. If possible, join as many virtual workshops provided to you as you can. Those will help you understand the culture of your organization, and it will also be a great way to get to know your colleagues.