Can I make $200K in real estate asset management/loan asset management?

I am in the commercial real estate industry as a loan asset analyst right now. I would like to get a position in asset management but not sure how long that would take. Are any of you guys in this position and if so, how much are you making in base + bonus?
[{"id": "hl427vm", "text": "Possibly, depending on your location (cost of living), volume and comp plan. But I'd think you would need an origination/production component to your compensation unless you're in a major market. That's more of a mortgage broker role though. Not sure if a pure play asset manager would pull down $200k on average. I'm about 5 years removed from the industry though, so take it with a grain of salt.", "replies": [{"id": "hl5qgeg", "text": "What are you doing now?", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hl44olf", "text": "Yes; I work in AM at a large FI shop focusing on underwriting the collateral in CMBS and recommending certain tranches off those deals. The average person in my group was making 200k+ 2-3 years out of college, so definitely do-able", "replies": [{"id": "hl4bk1y", "text": "Major MSA?  Seems like \u2018B\u2019 cities (Cleveland, Orlando, Baltimore etc) these top out around $150k\n\nI suppose I could see it in NYC, CHI, Boston, DC maybe Phil", "replies": [{"id": "hl4hmlr", "text": "Yes, major MSA. Not Philly though, not sure Philly gets there, haven't applied though so can't be sure of course", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "hl4o41o", "text": "Does it require Argus knowledge ?", "replies": [{"id": "hl4r3fh", "text": "Nope, haven't touched Argus", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}, {"id": "hl6rhxg", "text": "I\u2019m guessing that requires going to like a really renown school for finance.", "replies": [{"id": "hl7fasr", "text": "Went to a school ranked 100-150 for Finance, so I wouldn't say that's true, but it worked out for me in the end - so it's not 100% fair to say the following as it didn't work out for many classmates, but I generally think the name of the school doesn't matter so much as where you're ranked relative to other people in your class and how much you know (ignoring people with connections). \n\n  \nYes, will people from Wharton/Princeton invariably get the interview over you? Absolutely, every time. However, you can probably outperform in interviews when you do get the chance. The toughest part for me was just getting the interviews... I got one at the start of my senior year and got the position and never looked back.\n\nDo I come from the worst undergrad out of anyone in my entire group of about 50+? Yes, but that shouldn't stop you from applying! BoL", "replies": [{"id": "hlaarw4", "text": "Undergrad or grad school?", "replies": [{"id": "hlao37d", "text": "Only did undergrad - considering either an MFE for career reasons or a pure math masters focused on algebraic number theory for personal interest", "replies": [{"id": "hlaoqtj", "text": "Well wow.  Very non traditional path indeed.", "replies": [], "depth": 6}], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hl58q41", "text": "If your ceiling is $200K then you don\u2019t understand CRE.", "replies": [{"id": "hl59ikw", "text": "I mean 200K salary before the age of 30 is something I\u2019d be satisfied with lol", "replies": [{"id": "hl5bk4a", "text": "Find someone in your market who made $10M before 30 and ask them how they did it. Don\u2019t be stifled by a number, and don\u2019t lead with ego. In this industry there is and always will be someone more successful then you, learn from them.", "replies": [{"id": "hl5h092", "text": "He's not leading with ego, stop being an ass...\n\n200k is way above the median income in the U.S. - comments like this really grind my gears where people act like everyone makes 500k+ at 25. The bottom 95% would be very happy to make 200k pre 30. 200k is a great goal to shoot for.", "replies": [{"id": "hl5pne2", "text": "I am asking for him to see beyond his current goal and assess the industry. There are many that get stuck on the AM side, or never get on the trading of assets side. This industry is filled with people that never realized their path could continue beyond the career path structure of their current company. Example: Rising the ranks in companies like Cushman Wakefield, Colony Industrial, Blackstone/Link. \n\nI knew gentleman that were 28 making $300K with a $100K performance bonus simply because their knowledge supported such a pay scale. My point is to not limit yourself, think beyond your current role or company structure.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}, {"id": "hl5q1er", "text": "You are also leading with emotion, my lowest earning employee has a base of $60K, and I gave her a $14K pay bump when she came over. She is 24, but her knowledge and career progression could lead her to making $90-100K in three years with proper licensing and knowledge acquisition.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hl7rceb", "text": "With bonus, in Boston, yes. If you are promoted beyond the standard role, you will clear a lot more than that.", "replies": [{"id": "hl7smh3", "text": "What is the typical base and bonus?", "replies": [{"id": "hl7uqla", "text": "Starting base $120-180k bonus is company to company. Depends on experience and the size of the team.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hlzhkok", "text": "Yes. I started in Asset Management for a privately owned firm in LA, salaries for first year Asset Managers were 75k-85k. There are a lot of these positions in LA, SF, NY. \n\nI\u2019d suggest making the transition to private equity firms after you get your foot in the door. Should be able to pull 200k after 3-4 yrs. Sooner if it\u2019s NY, slightly better pay but higher expenses. \n\nBest of luck.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]