Property & Real Estate Manager

Runs apartment buildings or office towers after they are built: tenants, repairs, and budgets.

A day in the life

You handle a burst pipe at 7 a.m., show a vacant unit at noon, and review the building's budget with the owner.

Pay over a career

Starting
$36k
Typical
$66k
High
$140k

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's helpful; many start as leasing agents; CPM certification.

Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Real Estate, Business Administration, Hospitality.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk for 10 years. AI chatbots handle tenant questions, rent and repair tickets; resolving conflicts and running buildings stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Personal finance, Spanish.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9141.

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