HOA Community Manager

Also called: Association Manager

Manages homeowners associations and condo buildings: budgets, rule enforcement, repairs and board meetings.

A day in the life

You attend an evening board meeting where neighbors argue about paint colors, get bids for a new pool fence and send a polite violation letter.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$54k
High
$85k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or bachelor's; CMCA certification common and required in some states.

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

Majors to look at: Business Administration, Real Estate.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Growing as more homes join associations.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI handles dues, violation letters and bids; running heated board meetings and repairs stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business elective, Speech and debate, Accounting.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9141.

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