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Hourly Wage for Certified Property Manager Salary in the United States

What is the hourly salary range of Certified Property Manager?

As of August 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Certified Property Manager in the United States is $54, which translates to an annual salary of about $112,001.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $67 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $49 to $61 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $45 per hour
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Certified Property Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $126,001 $10,500 $2,423 $61
Average $112,001 $9,333 $2,154 $54
25th Percentile $102,301 $8,525 $1,967 $49
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Key Factors That Influence Certified Property Manager Salaries

A Certified Property Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Certified Property Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certified Property Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Associate Property Manager I (0-2 years): $66,640
  • Associate Property Manager II (2-4 years): $76,773
  • Associate Property Manager III (4-7 years): $89,208
  • Certified Property Manager (7+ years): $111,913
  • Manager of Regional Real Estate/Property Management (7+ years): $124,085
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Associate Property Manager I0-2 years$66,640
Associate Property Manager II2-4 years$76,773
Associate Property Manager III4-7 years$89,208
Certified Property Manager7+ years$111,913
Manager of Regional Real Estate/Property Management7+ years$124,085
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Top Paying Cities for Certified Property Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $141,201
  • San Francisco: $139,701
  • Oakland: $136,701

What Skills Can Increase a Certified Property Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.66% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Accounts Receivable (Mentioned in 1.7% Job Postings): Accounts receivable is a legally enforceable claim for payment held by a business for goods supplied and/or services rendered that customers/clients have ordered but not paid for. These are generally in the form of invoices raised by a business and delivered to the customer for payment within an agreed time frame. Accounts receivable is shown in a balance sheet as an asset. It is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the billing of a customer for goods and services that the customer has ordered. These may be distinguished from notes receivable, which are debts created through formal legal instruments called promissory notes.
  • Financial Statements (Mentioned in 0.95% Job Postings): Obtaining and creating formal records of business activities and cash flows to provide results for financial performance.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.66%
Accounts Receivable 1.7%
Financial Statements 0.95%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Certified Property Manager's salary.
  • Lease Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • PowerPoint: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Teamwork: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Lease Administration
$120,961
8%
PowerPoint
$118,721
6%
Teamwork
$117,601
5%
Risk Management
$117,601
5%
Interviewing
$115,361
3%
Time Management
$115,361
3%
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Certified Property Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Certified Property Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $125,379. While startup companies pay approximate $106,067.

Certified Property Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$106,067
Growth Stage51~500$112,179
Established501~5000$121,075
Enterprise5000+$125,379

Certified Property Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Certified Property Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Certified Property Manager positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Certified Property Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Certified Property Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$134,401$65.020%

How Education impacts a Certified Property Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Certified Property Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Certified Property Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $105,731 and $115,113).

Certified Property Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Certified Property Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 30.4%
Associates 15.3%
Bachelors 43.5%
Masters 8.8%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Certified Property Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Certified Property Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Certified Property Manager

Salaries for a Certified Property Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $95,244 in 2023 to around $95,252 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Certified Property Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Certified Property Manager Over Time

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$95,816
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  • Blue Castle Agency

    Columbus, OH

    Blue Castle Agency | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Property Manager. Columbus, OH. $90,000 – $95,000+ / year. OVERVIEW. A growing owner-operator is seeking an experienced P... more

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  • Village Green

    Columbus, OH

    Village Green | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Company Description. VILLAGE GREEN. Founded in 1919. Village Green. is a more

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  • SBS Management

    Columbus, OH

    SBS Management | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Property Manager/Assistant Property Manager – Central Ohio (Hilliard-Based). A premier central Ohio property management c... more

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  • Thomas & Associates

    Columbus, OH

    Thomas & Associates | Columbus, OH

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Private Property Manager to oversee a single large residential property.The Property Manager is ch... more

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  • Blue Castle Agency

    Columbus, OH

    Blue Castle Agency | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER (Assistant Community Manager). Our client is currently seeking an Assistant Property Manager t... more

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  • Kittle Property Group, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Kittle Property Group, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Kittle Property Group, Inc.— Assistant Property Manager (Tax Credit Property). Location: Riverside Trails - Columbus, OH.... more

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FAQ about Certified Property Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Certified Property Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Certified Property Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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