Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Salary in California (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in California, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
California Median
$77,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $69,990
State Rank
#12 of 51
50,040 employed here

How much do Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers make in California?

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers working in California earn a median salary of $77,030 per year, or about $37.03 per hour. That is 10% above the national median of $69,990 for this occupation.

Within California, entry-level pay starts around $41,540 while the top 10% make $158,050 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,840 and $101,230 a year.

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary range in California

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$41,540$19.97
25th percentile (early career)$53,840$25.88
50th percentile (median)$77,030$37.03
75th percentile (experienced)$101,230$48.67
90th percentile (top earners)$158,050$75.99

How California compares

California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$119,320
2Massachusetts$103,410
3Colorado$100,080
4New York$99,390
5District of Columbia$94,080

Working as Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in California

Nationally, about 311,000 people work as Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare California pay ($77,030) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers make in California?
The median Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary in California is $77,030 per year, or about $37.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,540 at the entry level to $158,050 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers about 10% more than the national median of $69,990. California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,030 a year. About 50,040 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.