What are the main factors that influence an Affordable Housing Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Affordable Housing Manager?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Affordable Housing Manager roles, with salaries approximately 0% above the market median.

How does experience change An Affordable Housing Manager's salary?

An Affordable Housing Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,645 for beginners, reaching about $50,516 at mid-level, and approach $53,804 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Affordable Housing Manager?

Affordable Housing Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Affordable Housing Manager roles are District of Columbia $56,924, California $56,708, Massachusetts $55,953. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Affordable Housing Manager roles make?

Salaries for Affordable Housing Manager level roles vary by specialization: Housing Manager: $146,577; Affordable Housing Property Manager: $112,623; Student Housing Manager: $55,190; Affordable Housing Compliance Specialist: $54,849; Affordable Housing Coordinator: $52,588.

Affordable Housing Manager Salary in Maryland

How much does an Affordable Housing Manager make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Affordable Housing Manager in Maryland is $53,012 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, an Affordable Housing Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,915
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,554 to $58,719
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,585

10% $42,585

50% (Median) $53,012

90% $63,915

Affordable Housing Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,719	$4,893	$1,129	$28
Average	$53,012	$4,418	$1,019	$25
25th Percentile	$47,554	$3,963	$914	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Affordable Housing Manager Salaries

An Affordable Housing Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Affordable Housing Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Affordable Housing Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,645
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,906
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,516
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,219
Expert (over 8 years): $53,804

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Affordable Housing Manager	less than 1 year	$49,645
Early Career Level Affordable Housing Manager	1-2 years	$49,906
Mid-Level Level Affordable Housing Manager	2-4 years	$50,516
Senior-Level Level Affordable Housing Manager	5-8 years	$52,219
Expert Level Affordable Housing Manager	over 8 years	$53,804

How Do Affordable Housing Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Affordable Housing Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,924.
California: $56,708.
Massachusetts: $55,953.

District of Columbia $56,924 California $56,708 Massachusetts $55,953 Washington $55,747 New Jersey $55,726 Alaska $55,654 Connecticut $54,945 New York $54,657

Hawaii $53,737 Rhode Island $53,305 Maryland $53,012 Minnesota $52,611 Colorado $52,456 Illinois $52,405 Oregon $52,210 Delaware $52,066

New Hampshire $51,975 Virginia $51,773 Pennsylvania $51,181 Nevada $50,883 North Dakota $50,786 Michigan $50,631 Wisconsin $50,575 Vermont $50,462

Texas $50,148 Maine $50,127 Arizona $50,097 Ohio $50,061 Georgia $49,588 Indiana $49,351 Wyoming $49,305 Utah $49,233

Iowa $49,202 Kansas $48,955 Louisiana $48,883 North Carolina $48,858 Missouri $48,847 Florida $48,647 Montana $48,539 Nebraska $48,436

Kentucky $48,379 South Carolina $48,174 Tennessee $48,045 Idaho $47,994 New Mexico $47,619 Oklahoma $47,536 Alabama $47,233 South Dakota $46,724

Arkansas $46,446 West Virginia $46,297 Mississippi $45,850

Top Paying Cities for Affordable Housing Manager

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Owings: $54,584
Riverdale: $56,537
College Park: $56,472

Owings, MD $54,584

Riverdale, MD $56,537

College Park, MD $56,472

Fort Washington, MD $56,435

Oxon Hill, MD $56,598

Suitland, MD $56,580

District Heights, MD $56,552

Temple Hills, MD $56,581

Deale, MD $54,331

Dunkirk, MD $54,906

Fort George G Meade, MD $53,646

Friendship, MD $54,504

Fulton, MD $54,359

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $56,389

Savage, MD $53,726

Shady Side, MD $53,902

Galesville, MD $54,140

Greenbelt, MD $56,276

Glenn Dale, MD $55,654

Upper Marlboro, MD $55,708

Harwood, MD $54,348

Highland, MD $54,310

West River, MD $54,358

Tracys Landing, MD $54,397

Hyattsville, MD $56,582

Jessup, MD $53,462

Bethesda, MD $56,599

Glen Echo, MD $56,589

Chevy Chase, MD $56,593

Cabin John, MD $56,577

Olney, MD $55,303

Brookeville, MD $54,270

Poolesville, MD $54,748

Barnesville, MD $53,986

Beallsville, MD $54,085

Boyds, MD $54,499

Dickerson, MD $54,023

Rockville, MD $55,954

Potomac, MD $56,115

Derwood, MD $55,360

Sandy Spring, MD $55,037

Ashton, MD $54,916

Brinklow, MD $54,508

Burtonsville, MD $55,146

Montgomery Village, MD $54,695

Kensington, MD $56,545

Garrett Park, MD $56,479

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $56,035

Silver Spring, MD $56,512

Takoma Park, MD $56,586

Aberdeen, MD $51,832

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $51,821

Abingdon, MD $52,222

Gunpowder, MD $52,536

Arnold, MD $53,148

Baldwin, MD $52,438

Bel Air, MD $52,002

Belcamp, MD $52,078

Benson, MD $51,763

Boring, MD $51,878

Brooklandville, MD $52,949

Butler, MD $52,365

Chase, MD $52,779

Churchville, MD $51,613

Clarksville, MD $53,734

Cockeysville, MD $52,466

Hunt Valley, MD $52,686

Crownsville, MD $53,508

Darlington, MD $51,157

Davidsonville, MD $54,288

Dayton, MD $53,700

Edgewater, MD $53,791

Edgewood, MD $52,380

Ellicott City, MD $53,053

Columbia, MD $53,450

Fallston, MD $52,244

Finksburg, MD $52,262

Forest Hill, MD $51,719

Fork, MD $52,615

Fort Howard, MD $52,947

Freeland, MD $50,680

Gambrills, MD $53,710

Gibson Island, MD $52,977

Glen Arm, MD $52,809

Glen Burnie, MD $53,040

Glyndon, MD $52,532

Hampstead, MD $51,324

Elkridge, MD $53,098

Hanover, MD $53,128

Harmans, MD $53,125

Havre De Grace, MD $51,495

Hydes, MD $52,619

Jarrettsville, MD $51,547

Joppa, MD $52,514

Kingsville, MD $52,630

Lineboro, MD $50,551

Linthicum Heights, MD $53,048

Long Green, MD $52,723

Spencerville, MD $55,065

Clarksburg, MD $53,860

Damascus, MD $53,396

Germantown, MD $54,992

Annapolis, MD $53,559

Cumberland, MD $48,654

Accident, MD $48,573

Barton, MD $48,801

Bittinger, MD $48,710

Bloomington, MD $48,883

Corriganville, MD $48,344

Eckhart Mines, MD $48,612

Ellerslie, MD $48,406

Flintstone, MD $48,666

Friendsville, MD $48,559

Frostburg, MD $48,546

Grantsville, MD $48,548

Kitzmiller, MD $48,551

Lonaconing, MD $48,713

Luke, MD $48,886

Mc Henry, MD $48,577

Midland, MD $48,876

Midlothian, MD $48,552

Mount Savage, MD $48,330

Oakland, MD $48,437

Oldtown, MD $48,732

Pinto, MD $48,822

Rawlings, MD $48,838

Spring Gap, MD $48,791

Swanton, MD $48,673

Westernport, MD $48,884

Easton, MD $52,498

Barclay, MD $52,059

Bethlehem, MD $52,126

Betterton, MD $52,098

Bozman, MD $52,945

Cambridge, MD $52,128

Centreville, MD $52,552

Chester, MD $52,958

Chestertown, MD $52,341

Church Creek, MD $52,046

Church Hill, MD $52,271

Claiborne, MD $53,040

Cordova, MD $52,320

Crapo, MD $51,588

Crocheron, MD $51,215

Crumpton, MD $51,999

Denton, MD $52,047

East New Market, MD $51,921

Federalsburg, MD $51,910

Fishing Creek, MD $51,779

Galena, MD $51,859

Goldsboro, MD $51,946

Grasonville, MD $52,857

Greensboro, MD $51,956

Henderson, MD $52,004

Hillsboro, MD $52,357

Hurlock, MD $51,933

Ingleside, MD $52,101

Kennedyville, MD $51,952

Mcdaniel, MD $53,019

Madison, MD $52,451

Marydel, MD $51,861

Massey, MD $51,871

Millington, MD $51,945

Neavitt, MD $53,011

Newcomb, MD $52,646

Oxford, MD $52,386

Preston, MD $52,107

Price, MD $52,306

Queen Anne, MD $52,443

Queenstown, MD $52,742

Rhodesdale, MD $51,622

Ridgely, MD $52,161

Rock Hall, MD $52,661

Royal Oak, MD $52,548

Saint Michaels, MD $52,904

Secretary, MD $52,119

Sherwood, MD $53,335

Deal Island, MD $50,823

Eden, MD $50,923

Ewell, MD $50,665

Fruitland, MD $51,098

Girdletree, MD $50,549

Hebron, MD $51,050

Linkwood, MD $51,771

Manokin, MD $50,756

Mardela Springs, MD $51,234

Marion Station, MD $50,577

Nanticoke, MD $51,028

Newark, MD $50,815

Ocean City, MD $51,060

Parsonsburg, MD $50,958

Pittsville, MD $50,959

Pocomoke City, MD $50,643

Powellville, MD $50,934

Princess Anne, MD $50,887

Quantico, MD $50,950

Rehobeth, MD $50,562

Sharptown, MD $51,515

Showell, MD $50,958

Snow Hill, MD $50,778

Stockton, MD $50,474

Tyaskin, MD $50,901

Tylerton, MD $50,725

Upper Fairmount, MD $50,880

Vienna, MD $51,343

Westover, MD $50,755

Whaleyville, MD $50,932

Willards, MD $50,952

Delmar, MD $51,087

North East, MD $51,542

Perry Point, MD $51,467

Perryville, MD $51,448

Port Deposit, MD $51,321

Rising Sun, MD $51,153

Warwick, MD $51,848

Cecilton, MD $51,812

Charlestown, MD $51,535

Chesapeake City, MD $51,811

Childs, MD $51,742

Stevensville, MD $53,093

Colora, MD $51,107

Conowingo, MD $51,021

Earleville, MD $51,763

Elk Mills, MD $51,759

Elkton, MD $51,722

Georgetown, MD $51,801

Lutherville Timonium, MD $52,905

Abell, MD $52,378

Accokeek, MD $55,972

Aquasco, MD $54,587

Avenue, MD $52,462

Barstow, MD $53,935

Bel Alton, MD $54,202

Benedict, MD $54,165

Brandywine, MD $55,442

Broomes Island, MD $53,323

Bryans Road, MD $55,863

Bryantown, MD $54,852

Bushwood, MD $52,500

California, MD $52,455

Callaway, MD $52,089

Chaptico, MD $52,999

Charlotte Hall, MD $53,798

Cheltenham, MD $55,960

Clements, MD $52,999

Cobb Island, MD $52,524

Coltons Point, MD $52,277

Compton, MD $52,562

Dameron, MD $51,426

Dowell, MD $52,619

Drayden, MD $51,549

Faulkner, MD $53,912

Great Mills, MD $52,174

Helen, MD $53,495

Hollywood, MD $52,765

Hughesville, MD $54,486

Huntingtown, MD $54,263

Indian Head, MD $54,600

Ironsides, MD $54,380

Issue, MD $52,808

La Plata, MD $54,755

Leonardtown, MD $52,368

Lexington Park, MD $52,014

Loveville, MD $52,917

Lusby, MD $52,717

Marbury, MD $55,038

Mechanicsville, MD $53,484

Morganza, MD $53,171

Mount Victoria, MD $52,560

Nanjemoy, MD $53,741

Newburg, MD $53,202

Park Hall, MD $51,861

Patuxent River, MD $52,135

Piney Point, MD $51,629

Pomfret, MD $55,350

Port Republic, MD $53,613

Port Tobacco, MD $54,553

Prince Frederick, MD $53,939

Ridge, MD $51,198

Rock Point, MD $53,183

Saint Inigoes, MD $51,362

Saint Leonard, MD $53,354

Saint Marys City, MD $51,851

Scotland, MD $50,859

Solomons, MD $52,571

Sunderland, MD $54,371

Tall Timbers, MD $51,695

Valley Lee, MD $51,716

Welcome, MD $54,214

White Plains, MD $55,356

Southern Md Facility, MD $56,031

Annapolis Junction, MD $53,583

Lanham, MD $56,244

Beltsville, MD $56,163

Laurel, MD $54,939

Bladensburg, MD $56,573

Lothian, MD $54,908

Mount Rainier, MD $56,600

North Beach, MD $54,145

Bowie, MD $54,930

Brentwood, MD $56,596

Capitol Heights, MD $56,572

Chesapeake Beach, MD $54,117

Churchton, MD $54,130

Clinton, MD $56,253

Still Pond, MD $52,101

Sudlersville, MD $52,003

Taylors Island, MD $52,465

Templeville, MD $51,864

Tilghman, MD $53,215

Toddville, MD $51,334

Trappe, MD $52,160

Wingate, MD $51,535

Wittman, MD $53,040

Woolford, MD $52,249

Worton, MD $52,280

Wye Mills, MD $52,650

Frederick, MD $52,054

Adamstown, MD $53,136

Big Pool, MD $49,358

Boonsboro, MD $51,117

Braddock Heights, MD $52,028

Brownsville, MD $51,876

Brunswick, MD $52,355

Buckeystown, MD $52,740

Burkittsville, MD $51,959

Cascade, MD $50,651

Cavetown, MD $50,587

Chewsville, MD $50,665

Clear Spring, MD $49,988

Cooksville, MD $53,031

Emmitsburg, MD $50,820

Fairplay, MD $50,788

Funkstown, MD $50,783

Glenelg, MD $53,592

Glenwood, MD $53,329

Hagerstown, MD $50,526

Hancock, MD $49,115

Ijamsville, MD $53,006

Jefferson, MD $52,407

Keedysville, MD $51,279

Keymar, MD $51,253

Knoxville, MD $52,080

Ladiesburg, MD $51,437

Libertytown, MD $51,911

Lisbon, MD $53,037

Little Orleans, MD $48,843

Maugansville, MD $50,342

Middletown, MD $51,836

Monrovia, MD $52,889

Mount Airy, MD $52,572

Myersville, MD $51,163

New Market, MD $52,359

New Midway, MD $51,436

New Windsor, MD $51,901

Point Of Rocks, MD $53,035

Rocky Ridge, MD $51,094

Rohrersville, MD $51,628

Sabillasville, MD $50,720

Saint James, MD $50,796

Sharpsburg, MD $51,203

Smithsburg, MD $50,633

Sykesville, MD $52,708

Taneytown, MD $50,942

Thurmont, MD $51,152

Tuscarora, MD $53,238

Union Bridge, MD $51,690

Unionville, MD $51,940

Walkersville, MD $51,757

West Friendship, MD $53,147

Williamsport, MD $50,581

Woodbine, MD $53,032

Woodsboro, MD $51,510

Salisbury, MD $51,087

Allen, MD $51,017

Berlin, MD $50,963

Bishopville, MD $50,975

Bivalve, MD $51,162

Manchester, MD $50,707

Marriottsville, MD $52,919

Maryland Line, MD $50,551

Mayo, MD $53,672

Millersville, MD $53,235

Monkton, MD $51,982

Odenton, MD $53,773

Crofton, MD $54,081

Owings Mills, MD $52,813

Parkton, MD $51,185

Pasadena, MD $52,991

Perry Hall, MD $52,848

Perryman, MD $51,967

Phoenix, MD $52,570

Pylesville, MD $50,880

Randallstown, MD $52,895

Reisterstown, MD $52,688

Riderwood, MD $53,007

Riva, MD $53,878

Severn, MD $53,227

Severna Park, MD $53,155

Simpsonville, MD $53,673

Sparks Glencoe, MD $52,144

Crisfield, MD $50,702

Stevenson, MD $52,929

Dhs, MD $55,985

Waldorf, MD $55,324

Street, MD $51,112

Upperco, MD $51,835

Upper Falls, MD $52,682

Westminster, MD $51,837

Whiteford, MD $50,860

White Hall, MD $51,116

White Marsh, MD $52,799

Woodstock, MD $52,943

Baltimore, MD $53,012

Towson, MD $53,006

Gwynn Oak, MD $53,023

Pikesville, MD $52,986

Sparrows Point, MD $52,955

Middle River, MD $52,845

Essex, MD $52,970

Dundalk, MD $53,020

Brooklyn, MD $53,022

Curtis Bay, MD $53,032

Halethorpe, MD $53,028

Catonsville, MD $53,054

Parkville, MD $52,997

Nottingham, MD $52,943

Rosedale, MD $53,011

Windsor Mill, MD $52,995

Gaithersburg, MD $55,244

Washington Grove, MD $55,273

Affordable Housing Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Affordable Housing Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 0% above the average. Conversely, Affordable Housing Manager positions in Edu., Gov't & Nonprofit. typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Affordable Housing Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Affordable Housing Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg

Affordable Housing Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Affordable Housing Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$47,554

Average $53,012/year

$58,719

$3,963

Average $4,418/month

$4,893

$914

Average $1,019/week

$1,129

$23

Average $25/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,719	$4,893	$1,129	$28
Average	$53,012	$4,418	$1,019	$25
25th Percentile	$47,554	$3,963	$914	$23

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