Public Housing Property Manager

Also called: Housing Site Manager

Manages a public or affordable housing complex — rent, repairs, and tenant issues.

A day in the life

Collects rent records, schedules a maintenance crew to fix a heater, handles a dispute between neighbors, and prepares for a federal inspection.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$66k
High
$130k

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

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's helpful; housing management certifications (e.g., PHM, Tax Credit Specialist).

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

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

Outlook

Growing about average (about 2% over 10 years). Property managers overall.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI handles rent records, maintenance tickets and inspection prep; neighbor disputes and tenant relations stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Accounting, Spanish.

Official data: O*NET occupation 11-9141.

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