Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $56,360 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.10
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $82,570
Employed locally 170
National median $66,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $56,360
    75th
    $64,690
    90th
    $82,570

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary vs area income 79% Median Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $138,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $128,610
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $124,860
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $123,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $122,380
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $118,980

    Nearby metros — Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $128,610
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $122,380
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $93,030
    District of Columbia $86,040
    Virginia $84,360
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $81,540

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $85,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,850
    Financial Managers $120,000
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,810
    Chief Executives $168,570
    Industrial Production Managers $106,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in Ames, IA is $27.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.98 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salaries?

    The median Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary in Ames, IA is 15.5% below the national median of $66,700. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in Ames?

    Entry-level Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.