Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$64,480
- 25th Percentile — Junior$82,020
- 50th Percentile — Median$106,660
- 75th Percentile — Senior$138,870
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$176,120
The top 10% of Facilities Managers earn $176,120 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $64,480, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $143,770 | +23.0% |
| New York | $143,630 | +22.9% |
| Delaware | $139,400 | +19.3% |
| Massachusetts | $131,200 | +12.2% |
| Colorado | $131,060 | +12.1% |
| New Jersey | $130,980 | +12.1% |
| California | $127,420 | +9.0% |
| Alabama | $126,100 | +7.9% |
| Virginia | $125,760 | +7.6% |
| Georgia | $125,630 | +7.5% |
| Kansas | $125,580 | +7.4% |
| District of Columbia | $122,990 | +5.2% |
| New Mexico | $121,350 | +3.8% |
| Alaska | $120,810 | +3.4% |
| Connecticut | $119,250 | +2.0% |
| Rhode Island | $119,200 | +2.0% |
| Oregon | $117,760 | +0.7% |
| Minnesota | $116,290 | -0.5% |
| Hawaii | $115,940 | -0.8% |
| North Carolina | $115,410 | -1.3% |
| Tennessee | $114,830 | -1.8% |
| South Carolina | $113,950 | -2.5% |
| Indiana | $113,860 | -2.6% |
| Wyoming | $113,790 | -2.7% |
| Wisconsin | $113,340 | -3.0% |
| Nevada | $113,120 | -3.2% |
| Illinois | $113,070 | -3.3% |
| New Hampshire | $111,970 | -4.2% |
| Idaho | $110,460 | -5.5% |
| Texas | $109,930 | -6.0% |
| Kentucky | $109,780 | -6.1% |
| Maryland | $108,020 | -7.6% |
| Nebraska | $107,920 | -7.7% |
| Arizona | $106,070 | -9.3% |
| Missouri | $105,950 | -9.4% |
| South Dakota | $104,360 | -10.7% |
| Michigan | $104,030 | -11.0% |
| Florida | $103,890 | -11.1% |
| Utah | $103,860 | -11.1% |
| Maine | $103,320 | -11.6% |
| Louisiana | $102,760 | -12.1% |
| Arkansas | $102,290 | -12.5% |
| Pennsylvania | $102,230 | -12.5% |
| Ohio | $101,900 | -12.8% |
| North Dakota | $101,610 | -13.1% |
| Iowa | $101,380 | -13.3% |
| Oklahoma | $101,280 | -13.4% |
| Montana | $99,820 | -14.6% |
| Mississippi | $99,260 | -15.1% |
| West Virginia | $97,850 | -16.3% |
| Vermont | $92,060 | -21.2% |
What Factors Affect Facilities Managers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Facilities Managers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Washington pays an average of $143,770, while Vermont pays $92,060 — a gap of $51,710 per year.
The middle half of Facilities Managers earn between $82,020 and $138,870 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,480, while the top 10% earn more than $176,120.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Facilities Managers?
The average salary for Facilities Managers in the United States is $116,890 per year, with a median of $106,660.
What is the starting salary for Facilities Managers?
Entry-level Facilities Managers typically earn between $64,480 and $82,020 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Facilities Managers the most?
Washington pays Facilities Managers the most at $143,770 per year on average, followed by New York ($143,630) and Delaware ($139,400).
How much do Facilities Managers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $116,890, Facilities Managers earn approximately $56.2 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Facilities Managers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 156,180 Facilities Managers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $116,890 and a median of $106,660 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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