California Median
$118,620
per year
Hourly Rate
$57.03
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+11% vs US median
US median $106,660
State Rank
#8 of 51
20,550 employed here
How much does a Facility Managers make in California?
Facilities Managers in California take home a median of $118,620 annually — roughly $57.03 an hour — which runs 11% above the national median of $106,660.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $70,690 while the top 10% make $203,400 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $85,870 and $157,810 a year.
Facility Managers salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $70,690 | $33.99 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $85,870 | $41.28 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $118,620 | $57.03 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $157,810 | $75.87 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $203,400 | $97.79 |
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How California compares
California ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories for Facility Managers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Facility Managers salary in other states
Washington $139,990New York $131,350Delaware $129,260New Jersey $124,110Massachusetts $124,100Colorado $122,510Alabama $121,010Kansas $117,270Virginia $116,540District of Columbia $115,770Georgia $114,360Alaska $113,510Connecticut $110,990Oregon $110,710Minnesota $109,720Hawaii $108,750North Carolina $108,130New Mexico $108,110Illinois $106,980Tennessee $106,730New Hampshire $106,690Rhode Island $106,510Wyoming $106,330Indiana $104,560South Carolina $103,940Wisconsin $103,620Nebraska $102,150Nevada $101,850South Dakota $101,280Kentucky $100,720Missouri $100,380Arizona $99,880Idaho $99,870Texas $99,430Utah $99,320Iowa $99,010Florida $98,780Maine $98,310Michigan $98,150Ohio $97,740Maryland $97,700Louisiana $97,120Montana $96,100Pennsylvania $95,290West Virginia $95,050Mississippi $93,640North Dakota $92,040Oklahoma $90,390Arkansas $89,810Vermont $88,710
Working as a Facility Managers in California
Nationally, about 156,000 people work as Facilities Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($118,620) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Facility Managers make in California?
The median Facility Managers salary in California is $118,620 per year, or about $57.03 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $70,690 at the entry level to $203,400 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Facilities Managers about 11% more than the national median of $106,660. California ranks 8th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Facilities Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $118,620 a year. About 20,550 Facilities Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.