Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $59,870 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.78
10th percentile $46,060
90th percentile $113,170
Employed locally 660
National median $66,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,060
    25th
    $51,360
    50th (median)
    $59,870
    75th
    $79,800
    90th
    $113,170

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary vs area income 71% Median Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary is 29% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in Des Moines, IA is $28.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.2% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (10th percentile) earn around $46,060 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,360.