Mid-Level

Property Administrator

The operations backbone โ€” handling administrative functions that keep properties running smoothly.

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Job markets for Property Administrators
Employment concentration ยท ~355 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Property Administrator

As a Property Administrator, you handle the administrative functions of property management โ€” processing leases, managing accounts receivable and payable, coordinating with vendors, maintaining records, and supporting property managers. You're the organized professional who keeps the paperwork and processes running.

Your day involves administrative tasks across property operations. You might process rent payments, prepare lease documents, set up vendor accounts, respond to tenant inquiries, and generate reports. You need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with property management software.

The hardest part is managing high volumes of detail-oriented work with accuracy. Property administration involves many moving pieces โ€” leases, payments, work orders, insurance certificates โ€” and errors create real problems. You need to stay organized while handling interruptions and competing priorities. The people who thrive here are naturally organized, detail-oriented, and find satisfaction in keeping operations running smoothly.

IndependenceAbove avg
AchievementAbove avg
Working ConditionsModerate
RecognitionModerate
RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Portfolio sizeProperty typeSoftware systemsTeam structureScope of duties
Property administration varies by portfolio size and organization structure. Large portfolios may have specialized administrators; smaller operations require broader responsibility. The software systems used significantly affect daily work. Some roles are primarily back-office; others involve more tenant interaction.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$228K$171K$114K$57K$0KLower paying176 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Property Administrators (SOC 11-9141.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Property management knowledge
Understanding operations enables advancement to management
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Financial analysis
Budget skills open more senior opportunities
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Software expertise
System proficiency is valuable across the industry
What is the portfolio size and property types?
What property management software is used?
What is the scope of administrative responsibilities?
How does this role interact with property managers?
What growth opportunities exist?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$39Kโ€“$141K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
297K
U.S. Employment
+3.6%
10yr Growth
39K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$86K$81K$75K$70K$64K201920202021202220232024$65K$86K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingCoordinationNegotiationCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessPersuasionComplex Problem Solving
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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