Real Estate Manager Jobs in California

Real Estate Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with demand concentrated in commercial property, large-scale residential portfolios, and corporate real estate across a wide seniority range from assistant property manager to senior director of real estate. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the primary hiring metros, where firms like CBRE, Prologis, and Irvine Company maintain large California operations and hire real estate managers consistently. The most in-demand specialties are commercial leasing, portfolio asset management, and facilities-integrated property management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles607+
Top employerWE'RE Real Estate
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring171
Work type51% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Experienced Real Estate Agent
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Experienced Real Estate Agent
Cesi Pagano & Associates
Laguna Niguel, California
Communications
Content & Communications
Public Relations (PR)
$100k - $180k/yr

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Commercial Real Estate Agent
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Commercial Real Estate Agent
Keegan & Coppin Company, Inc.
Santa Rosa, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
$4,000 - $150k/yr
Hybrid

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Doorstead
Photographer - Real Estate Listing Photos
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Photographer - Real Estate Listing Photos
Doorstead
Los Angeles, California
Content & Communications
Creative & Design
Multimedia Production

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Sales Manager - Luxury Real Estate & Design
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Sales Manager - Luxury Real Estate & Design
Berman & Pollinger, LLC
Los Angeles, California
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $180k/yr
On-Site

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Columbia Bank
Senior Commercial Real Estate Underwriter
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Columbia Bank
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Senior Commercial Real Estate Underwriter
Columbia Bank
Irvine, California
Business Operations
Customer Success
Product Management
$98k.33 - $140k/yr
On-Site
5,001-10,000

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Real Estate Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
67 jobs
San Diego
29 jobs
Irvine
26 jobs
Pasadena
14 jobs
San Jose
12 jobs
Sacramento
12 jobs
Long Beach
10 jobs
Corona
9 jobs

Real Estate Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • W
    WE'RE Real Estate45
  • L
    Luxury Collective Real Estate42
  • Bhagat
    Bhagat29
  • I
    Icon Realty Partners28
  • T
    The Rafeh26

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Technology & Software
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Science & Research

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in real estate manager jobs across California.

  • Active California Department of Real Estate broker or salesperson license required
  • Three or more years of commercial or residential property management experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or large-portfolio properties
  • Proficiency with property management platforms such as Yardi or MRI Software
  • Strong knowledge of California landlord-tenant law and local rent ordinances
  • Bachelor's degree in real estate, business administration, or a related field preferred

Real Estate Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a real estate manager in California?

To become a real estate manager in California, you need an active real estate license issued by the California Department of Real Estate. Most property management roles that involve leasing or negotiating agreements require at least a salesperson license, while senior or brokerage-level positions typically require a broker license. Candidates usually pursue a relevant bachelor's degree, complete the required coursework, and pass the California DRE licensing exam before applying.

How much do real estate managers make in California?

Real estate managers in California earn a median of about $77,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,540 for the lowest 10% to over $158,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire real estate managers in California?

Employers hiring real estate managers in California right now include WE'RE Real Estate, Luxury Collective Real Estate, and Bhagat, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's scale of commercial development and institutional property ownership means large REITs, corporate occupiers, and regional management firms all maintain consistent real estate manager headcount across the state.

Which California cities have the most real estate manager jobs?

Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego have the most real estate manager openings in California. Los Angeles and San Francisco lead because of their dense commercial corridors, major corporate campuses, and large institutional landlords, while San Diego's growing life sciences and military-adjacent real estate sector drives steady demand there as well.

Are there remote real estate manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Real estate manager work is largely site-dependent, requiring on-property oversight, vendor coordination, and tenant relations that cannot be done remotely. About 49% of real estate manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be portfolio-level or corporate asset management roles where strategic oversight replaces daily on-site presence.

How can I get hired as a real estate manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a leasing consultant or assistant property manager role at a large California residential or commercial management company, such as a regional REIT or a firm managing mixed-use urban properties in Los Angeles or the Bay Area. Obtaining your California DRE salesperson license before applying gives you a significant edge, since most employers require it for any client-facing role. From there, lateral moves from facilities coordinator or tenant services positions are common routes into full property management responsibilities.

Where can I find and apply to real estate manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to real estate manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the listings for roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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