Real Estate Closing Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Real Estate Closing Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Real Estate Closing Manager in the United States is $77,328 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, a Real Estate Closing Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,786
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,852 to $84,896
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $59,225
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Real Estate Closing Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,896 $7,075 $1,633 $41
Average $77,328 $6,444 $1,487 $37
25th Percentile $67,852 $5,654 $1,305 $33
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Key Factors That Influence Real Estate Closing Manager Salaries

A Real Estate Closing 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 Do Real Estate Closing Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Real Estate Closing Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $85,617.
  • California: $85,292.
  • Massachusetts: $84,156.

Top Paying Cities for Real Estate Closing 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: $97,533
  • San Francisco: $96,465
  • Oakland: $94,432

What Skills Can Increase a Real Estate Closing Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 3.44% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 4% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
  • Engineering Services (Mentioned in 1.49% Job Postings): Engineering services" means any service or creative work, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education, training and experience in the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 3.44%
Civil Engineering 4%
Engineering Services 1.49%
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 Real Estate Closing Manager's salary.
  • Telecommunications: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Telecommunications
$93,566
21%
Leadership
$84,287
9%
Business Development
$83,514
8%
Interviewing
$82,740
7%
Project Management
$81,967
6%
Coordination
$81,194
5%
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Real Estate Closing Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Real Estate Closing Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Real Estate Closing Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Real Estate Closing Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Real Estate Closing Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$115,991$56.050%

How Education impacts a Real Estate Closing Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Real Estate Closing Managers enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Real Estate Closing Manager with a No Diploma is between $80,217 and $86,359).

Real Estate Closing Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Real Estate Closing Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 32.8%
Associates 32.8%
Bachelors 32.8%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Real Estate Closing Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Real Estate Closing 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 Real Estate Closing Manager

Salaries for a Real Estate Closing Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,510 in 2023 to around $66,430 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Real Estate Closing Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Real Estate Closing Manager Over Time

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2023
$67,510
2024
$67,191
2025
$66,430
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2023 $67,510
2024 $67,191
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FAQ about Real Estate Closing Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Real Estate Closing Manager?

The Pharmaceuticals industry offers the highest average compensation for Real Estate Closing Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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