Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $65,100 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.30
10th percentile $40,160
90th percentile $143,960
Employed locally 260
National median $66,700

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,160
    25th
    $56,390
    50th (median)
    $65,100
    75th
    $103,710
    90th
    $143,960

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary vs area income 60% Median Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary is 40% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $93,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $83,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,480
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $75,420
    California $75,140

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$108,150
    Sales Managers$100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers$136,030
    Financial Managers$160,250
    Managers, All Other$162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$190,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $31.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 2.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (10th percentile) earn around $40,160 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,390.