HOA Manager Salary by State (2026)
A Community Association Manager (CAM) is a professional hired to run the day-to-day operations of an HOA — collecting dues, enforcing rules, coordinating vendors, managing finances, and handling owner communications. Understanding what CAMs earn in your state helps boards make informed decisions about professional management vs. self-management.
Salary data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, Indeed, and Glassdoor public surveys. Figures represent community association managers and closely related property management roles. Updated 2026.
$62,000
Per year, full-time CAM role (2026)
$36K – $128K
Entry-level to senior, coast to coast
4
AZ, CA, FL, NV
~370,000
~74 million Americans live in an HOA or condo association
CAM Salary by State
Alabama
Median CAM salary
$48,000
Range
$36,000 – $66,000
Alaska
Median CAM salary
$58,000
Range
$44,000 – $78,000
Arizona
Median CAM salary
$62,000
Range
$46,000 – $88,000
Arkansas
Median CAM salary
$44,000
Range
$33,000 – $60,000
California
Median CAM salary
$78,000
Range
$58,000 – $108,000
Colorado
Median CAM salary
$68,000
Range
$50,000 – $95,000
Connecticut
Median CAM salary
$70,000
Range
$52,000 – $96,000
Delaware
Median CAM salary
$58,000
Range
$44,000 – $80,000
District of Columbia
Median CAM salary
$86,000
Range
$64,000 – $118,000
Florida
Median CAM salary
$64,000
Range
$48,000 – $90,000
Georgia
Median CAM salary
$58,000
Range
$44,000 – $80,000
Hawaii
Median CAM salary
$72,000
Range
$54,000 – $100,000
Idaho
Median CAM salary
$52,000
Range
$38,000 – $72,000
Illinois
Median CAM salary
$66,000
Range
$50,000 – $92,000
Indiana
Median CAM salary
$50,000
Range
$37,000 – $68,000
Iowa
Median CAM salary
$46,000
Range
$34,000 – $62,000
Kansas
Median CAM salary
$47,000
Range
$35,000 – $64,000
Kentucky
Median CAM salary
$48,000
Range
$36,000 – $65,000
Louisiana
Median CAM salary
$50,000
Range
$37,000 – $68,000
Maine
Median CAM salary
$52,000
Range
$39,000 – $70,000
Maryland
Median CAM salary
$72,000
Range
$54,000 – $100,000
Massachusetts
Median CAM salary
$74,000
Range
$56,000 – $104,000
Michigan
Median CAM salary
$54,000
Range
$40,000 – $74,000
Minnesota
Median CAM salary
$60,000
Range
$45,000 – $82,000
Mississippi
Median CAM salary
$42,000
Range
$31,000 – $57,000
Missouri
Median CAM salary
$50,000
Range
$37,000 – $68,000
Montana
Median CAM salary
$46,000
Range
$34,000 – $63,000
Nebraska
Median CAM salary
$47,000
Range
$35,000 – $63,000
Nevada
Median CAM salary
$66,000
Range
$50,000 – $92,000
New Hampshire
Median CAM salary
$58,000
Range
$44,000 – $78,000
New Jersey
Median CAM salary
$76,000
Range
$58,000 – $106,000
New Mexico
Median CAM salary
$50,000
Range
$37,000 – $68,000
New York
Median CAM salary
$82,000
Range
$62,000 – $116,000
North Carolina
Median CAM salary
$58,000
Range
$44,000 – $80,000
North Dakota
Median CAM salary
$44,000
Range
$33,000 – $58,000
Ohio
Median CAM salary
$54,000
Range
$40,000 – $74,000
Oklahoma
Median CAM salary
$48,000
Range
$36,000 – $65,000
Oregon
Median CAM salary
$66,000
Range
$50,000 – $92,000
Pennsylvania
Median CAM salary
$60,000
Range
$45,000 – $84,000
Rhode Island
Median CAM salary
$60,000
Range
$45,000 – $82,000
South Carolina
Median CAM salary
$54,000
Range
$40,000 – $74,000
South Dakota
Median CAM salary
$43,000
Range
$32,000 – $58,000
Tennessee
Median CAM salary
$54,000
Range
$40,000 – $74,000
Texas
Median CAM salary
$64,000
Range
$48,000 – $90,000
Utah
Median CAM salary
$58,000
Range
$44,000 – $80,000
Vermont
Median CAM salary
$50,000
Range
$37,000 – $68,000
Virginia
Median CAM salary
$70,000
Range
$52,000 – $98,000
Washington
Median CAM salary
$74,000
Range
$56,000 – $102,000
West Virginia
Median CAM salary
$42,000
Range
$31,000 – $56,000
Wisconsin
Median CAM salary
$54,000
Range
$40,000 – $74,000
Wyoming
Median CAM salary
$46,000
Range
$34,000 – $63,000
PMC Manager Cost vs. Self-Management
Understanding what a CAM earns helps boards model the true cost of professional management vs. running the HOA themselves with the right tools.
Professional Management Company
- Manager salary: $45,000–$100,000/year depending on state
- PMC overhead (benefits, office, software, profit margin): +20–35%
- Per-unit fee model: $10–$20/unit/month × 150 units = $18,000–$36,000/year
- Additional a la carte fees: violations, mailings, after-hours calls
Self-Managed with LotWize
- No manager salary — board volunteers run operations
- No PMC overhead or per-transaction fees
- Savings redirected to reserve fund and capital improvements
- LotWize handles dues collection, violations, financials, and owner communication
The national median CAM salary is $62,000/year. When you factor in PMC overhead and fees, the typical community of 100–200 homes pays $60,000–$100,000+ annually for professional management. Self-management lets boards redirect that money directly into the community.
HOA Manager Salary Questions
What does a Community Association Manager (CAM) do?
A CAM is the day-to-day operational manager of an HOA or condominium association. Core responsibilities include collecting assessments and dues, enforcing CC&R and rule violations, managing vendor contracts (landscaping, maintenance, insurance), preparing annual budgets and financial reports, running board meetings, and communicating with homeowners. In larger communities, a CAM may also oversee staff such as maintenance technicians and front desk personnel.
Do HOA managers need a state license?
Only three states currently require a specific Community Association Manager license: California, Florida, and Nevada. Arizona requires a certification or real estate license. All other states have no mandatory CAM-specific licensing, though industry certifications (CMCA, AMS, PCAM from CAI) are widely recognized and can command $8,000–$20,000 in salary premium above base pay.
What is the difference between a CAM and a property manager?
A property manager typically manages rental properties on behalf of individual landlords — handling tenant relations, rent collection, and maintenance for rental units. A Community Association Manager works for the HOA board and serves the homeowner association as a whole — managing common areas, enforcing community rules, and overseeing shared finances. The two roles overlap in some tasks but serve fundamentally different client structures. In many states, a real estate license covers both roles; California and Nevada require separate licensing for each.
Can HOA board members be paid for their service?
In most states, HOA board members serve as volunteers and cannot be paid for their board duties unless the governing documents (CC&Rs or bylaws) explicitly authorize compensation. Some large communities — particularly luxury high-rises or resort master-planned communities — do pay per-meeting stipends of $100–$800. Any board compensation must be disclosed in financial statements and, in some states (such as Florida), is subject to specific disclosure requirements. Paying board members is uncommon and can create governance and tax complications — consult your HOA attorney before implementing a board compensation program.
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Start 14-Day Free TrialSalary figures are estimates based on BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, Indeed, and Glassdoor public surveys. Actual compensation varies by portfolio size, certifications, employer type, and local market conditions. Last reviewed: 2026.