Median Salary
$106,660
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$51.28
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$176,120
entry level starts ~$64,480
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 156,000 employed
How much does a Facility Managers make?
The median pay for a Facility Managers in the United States is $106,660 per year — about $51.28 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $64,480, while the most experienced Facilities Managers in the top 10% earn $176,120.
That is $45,270 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Facility Managers salary range by percentile
Half of all Facilities Managers earn between $82,020 and $138,870 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,480 | $31.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $82,020 | $39.43 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $106,660 | $51.28 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $138,870 | $66.76 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $176,120 | $84.67 |
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Highest-paying states for Facility Managers
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Facility Managers pay at $139,990 a year, followed by New York ($131,350) and Delaware ($129,260). At the other end, Vermont posts the lowest median at $88,710 — a gap of $51,280 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Facility Managers salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Washington $139,990New York $131,350Delaware $129,260New Jersey $124,110Massachusetts $124,100Colorado $122,510Alabama $121,010California $118,620Kansas $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
Workforce and education
About 156,000 people work as Facilities Managers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $116,890 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Facility Managers make in the United States?
The median Facility Managers salary in the United States is $106,660 per year, or about $51.28 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $64,480, while the top 10% of earners make $176,120 or more.
How does Facility Managers pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Facility Managers median of $106,660 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Facilities Managers the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Facilities Managers, with a median salary of $139,990 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Facility Managers?
Becoming a Facility Managers typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Facilities Managers work in the United States?
About 156,000 people were employed as Facilities Managers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.