Property Management Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Property Management Assistant make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Property Management Assistant in the United States is $54,262 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Property Management Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,146
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,287 to $59,959
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,848
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Property Management Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $59,959 $4,997 $1,153 $29
Average $54,262 $4,522 $1,043 $26
25th Percentile $48,287 $4,024 $929 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Property Management Assistant Salaries

A Property Management Assistant'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Property Management Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Property Management Assistant'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $54,676
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $79,891
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,792
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $101,262
  • Expert (over 8 years): $137,569
Levels Salary
Property ... Level Property Management Assistant$54,676
Residenti... Level Property Management Assistant$79,891
Residenti... Level Property Management Assistant$88,792
Residenti... Level Property Management Assistant$101,262
Area Resi... Level Property Management Assistant$137,569
$54,676 0 yr
$79,891 < 2 yrs
$88,792 2-4 yrs
$101,262 5-8 yrs
$137,569 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Property Management Assistants

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: $68,440
  • San Francisco: $67,691
  • Oakland: $66,264

What Skills Can Increase a Property Management Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 16.4% 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.
  • Bookkeeping (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): Bookkeeping is the recording of financial transactions, and is part of the process of accounting in business. Transactions include purchases, sales, receipts, and payments by an individual person or an organization/corporation. There are several standard methods of bookkeeping, including the single-entry and double-entry bookkeeping systems. While these may be viewed as "real" bookkeeping, any process for recording financial transactions is a bookkeeping process. Bookkeeping is the work of a bookkeeper (or book-keeper), who records the day-to-day financial transactions of a business. They usually write the daybooks (which contain records of sales, purchases, receipts, and payments), and document each financial transaction, whether cash or credit, into the correct daybook—that is, petty cash book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger, etc.—and the general ledger. Thereafter, an accountant can create financial reports from the information recorded by the bookkeeper.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 16.4%
Bookkeeping 2.3%
PowerPoint 1.34%
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 Property Management Assistant's salary.
  • Financial Reporting: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • MRI: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Financial Reporting
$74,881
38%
Consulting
$69,455
28%
MRI
$65,656
21%
Analysis
$65,114
20%
Lease Administration
$61,315
13%
Billing
$60,773
12%
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Property Management Assistant Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Property Management Assistant roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Business Services and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Property Management Assistant positions in Construction or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Property Management Assistant as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Property Management Assistant

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services$70,540$34.030%
Financial Services$59,688$29.010%

Property Management Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Property Management Assistant'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 September 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Property Management Assistant

Salaries for a Property Management Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,941 in 2023 to around $65,226 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Property Management Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Property Management Assistant Over Time

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2023
$65,941
2024
$65,834
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$65,226
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2024 $65,834
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  • 5812 Investment Group

    Columbus, OH

    5812 Investment Group | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Assistant Property Manager. Job Description. Responsible for assisting the Property Manager with the overall operations a... more

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  • Millennia Housing Management

    Columbus, OH

    Millennia Housing Management | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Position Overview. The Millennia Companies seeking an. Assistant Property. . Manager. who has knowledge of residential ho... more

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  • Nationwide

    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide | Columbus, OH

    Property And Casualty Claims SpecialistIf you're passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying p... more

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  • KW Property Management LLC

    Columbus, OH

    KW Property Management LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. . Anticipate the needs of residents and execute all requests in a timely fashion. Be instrumental in creating a luxury en... more

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  • Link Property Management

    Columbus, OH

    Link Property Management | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Property: Ashley Village. Are you looking for a dynamic position with an industry leader in multi-family apartment proper... more

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  • Link Property Management

    Columbus, OH

    Link Property Management | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Are you looking for a dynamic position with an industry leader in multi-family apartment property management. Come grow w... more

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FAQ about Property Management Assistant

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Property Management Assistant?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Property Management Assistant roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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