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Facilities manager: pay, job outlook and how to become one

Updated October 26, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET data. Published by Humblebee.

$106,660median pay per year, or $51.28 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $64,480lowest 10% earn less
  2. $82,02025th percentile
  3. $106,660median
  4. $138,87075th percentile
  5. $176,120top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[4]Median for all US jobs, $50,980[2]

The median facilities manager earned $106,660 a year in May 2025, more than twice the $50,980 median for all occupations[1][2]. BLS projects jobs to grow 4.6% from 2025 to 2035[3].

Job growth, 2025–35
+4.6%[3]
Openings per year
14,200[5]
Typical entry education
Bachelor's degree[6]

How much do facilities managers make?

In May 2025, the median pay for facilities managers was $106,660 a year, or $51.28 an hour[1]. Half of workers earned more and half earned less[1]. The mean (average) was $116,890 a year, or $56.20 an hour[7].

The range is wide. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $64,480, and the lowest-paid 25% earned less than $82,020[4]. The highest-paid 25% earned more than $138,870, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $176,120[4]. Hourly, the 10th percentile was $31.00 and the 90th was $84.67[8].

BLS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary[9]. These figures do not cover self-employed workers, nonproduction bonuses or the cost of benefits[10].

About 156,180 people held wage and salary jobs as facilities managers[11].

Pay by state and city

Washington had the highest state median at $139,990[12]. New York followed at $131,350 and Delaware at $129,260[12]. Vermont had the lowest listed median at $88,710[12].

California had the most jobs with 20,550, then Texas with 13,140 and New York with 9,580[13].

Among metro areas with at least 100 jobs, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had the highest median at $149,490[14]. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA came next at $145,000, then Idaho Falls, ID at $139,180[14]. The New York-Newark-Jersey City area had the most jobs at 10,210, with a median of $134,010[15].

Show median pay in 50 states and DC
StateMedian per yearJobs
Washington[12]$139,9902,790
New York$131,3509,580
Delaware$129,260240
New Jersey$124,1105,690
Massachusetts$124,1006,070
Colorado$122,5102,150
Alabama$121,010940
California$118,62020,550
Kansas$117,2701,080
Virginia$116,5402,950
District of Columbia$115,770930
Georgia$114,3602,670
Alaska$113,510870
Connecticut$110,9902,650
Oregon$110,7101,830
Minnesota$109,7203,000
Hawaii$108,750760
North Carolina$108,1304,810
New Mexico$108,110390
Illinois$106,9809,180
Tennessee$106,7302,580
New Hampshire$106,690550
Rhode Island$106,510470
Wyoming$106,330190
Indiana$104,5604,110
South Carolina$103,9401,750
Wisconsin$103,6202,010
Nebraska$102,1501,430
Nevada$101,8501,250
South Dakota$101,280370
Kentucky$100,7201,070
Missouri$100,3801,920
Arizona$99,8803,430
Idaho$99,870610
Texas$99,43013,140
Utah$99,3201,770
Iowa$99,0102,340
Florida$98,7808,620
Maine$98,310670
Michigan$98,1504,920
Ohio$97,7406,030
Maryland$97,7005,210
Louisiana$97,1201,160
Montana$96,100340
Pennsylvania$95,2906,870
West Virginia$95,050610
Mississippi$93,640930
North Dakota$92,040270
Oklahoma$90,3901,040
Arkansas$89,810880
Vermont$88,710500

How to become a facilities manager

BLS describes the typical path like this[6]:

The Occupational Outlook Handbook text comes from a profile covering a wider group, administrative services and facilities managers[16]. It says the degree is often in business or a related field, and that some people enter with a high school diploma[17]. It also says requirements vary by organization and the work[18].

The handbook says facilities managers should have a background in business operations, managing projects and building upkeep, such as work in maintenance and repair or cost estimating[19]. Certification is not required, but it may give candidates an advantage[20]. Several professional associations offer certifications, and some focus on facility management[21].

In an O*NET survey of 32 workers, 57% said an associate's degree was required, 15% said a high school diploma or equivalent, 11% said some college courses, 9% said a post-secondary certificate and 7% said a bachelor's degree[22]. That is a small survey, and it differs from the BLS typical entry level.

The handbook lists analytical, communication, detail and leadership skills as important[23][24][25][26].

What facilities managers do

O*NET describes the job as planning, directing and coordinating how buildings and facilities operate, sometimes including grounds or several sites[27]. Common tasks include:

Job titles reported by workers include facilities director, facilities engineer and building services supervisor[29].

Where they work

The OOH profile for the wider group says these managers spend much of the day in an office[30]. They may walk through the building, go outside to oversee grounds work or visit other sites they direct[30]. Full-time work is typical, some work more than 40 hours a week, and facilities managers are often on call when problems come up[31]. Educational services was the largest employer group at 14%[32]. About 0.4% of facilities managers were self-employed in 2025[33].

Job outlook

BLS projects employment to grow 4.6% from 2025 to 2035, from about 165,900 to 173,500 jobs, a gain of 7,600[3]. These counts include self-employed workers[3]. All occupations together are projected to grow 3.5%[34].

About 14,200 openings are projected each year on average[5]. Openings include jobs that come up when people retire or switch occupations, not only new jobs[5]. Each year, 3.5% of workers leave the labor force and 4.4% move to a different occupation[35].

Is it a good fit?

The facts show pay well above the all-occupations median and growth slightly above the all-occupations rate[1][2][3][34]. The typical path asks for a bachelor's degree and some related experience[6]. The handbook describes a mix of office work, walking the site and on-call duty[30][31]. The tasks center on safety, repairs, projects and budgets[28].

Related occupations from O*NET, with BLS median pay and projected growth[36].

Frequently asked questions

How much does a facilities manager make an hour?
The median was $51.28 an hour in May 2025, and the mean was $56.20[1][7]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $31.00 an hour[8].
What degree do you need to be a facilities manager?
BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry education[6]. The handbook says some people enter with a high school diploma[17].
How long does it take to become a facilities manager?
BLS lists work experience in a related occupation of less than 5 years and no typical on-the-job training[6].
Is facilities manager in demand?
BLS projects 4.6% growth from 2025 to 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations[3][34]. About 14,200 openings a year are projected[5].
Which state pays facilities managers the most?
Washington had the highest median at $139,990, followed by New York at $131,350 and Delaware at $129,260[12].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Facilities Managers in the US was $106,660 per year and $51.28 per hour. Half of workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in the US was $50,980. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS Employment Projections: employment of Facilities Managers is projected to grow 4.6% from 2025 to 2035, from about 165,900 to 173,500 jobs (a change of +7,600). These counts include self-employed workers. BLS Employment Projections
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Facilities Managers: 10th percentile $64,480, 25th percentile $82,020, 75th percentile $138,870, 90th percentile $176,120. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS Employment Projections: about 14,200 openings for Facilities Managers are projected each year, on average, from 2025 to 2035. Openings include jobs that open when workers retire or move to other occupations, not only new jobs. BLS Employment Projections
  6. BLS Employment Projections, typical path into Facilities Managers: education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree; work experience in a related occupation: Less than 5 years; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Facilities Managers was $116,890 per year and $56.20 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Facilities Managers: 10th percentile $31.00, 25th percentile $39.43, 75th percentile $66.76, 90th percentile $84.67. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS FAQ: a percentile wage is a boundary. The median (50th percentile) separates the highest-paid 50% from the lowest-paid 50% of workers in the occupation. OEWS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 156,180 people were employed as Facilities Managers in the US (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. Median annual wage for Facilities Managers in every state with published data, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, states with the most Facilities Managers jobs: California 20,550; Texas 13,140; New York 9,580; Illinois 9,180; Florida 8,620. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the highest median annual wage for Facilities Managers (areas with at least 100 jobs): Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $149,490; San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $145,000; Idaho Falls, ID $139,180; San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,230; New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $134,010; Boulder, CO $132,740; Vallejo, CA $131,830; Trenton-Princeton, NJ $131,140. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the most Facilities Managers jobs: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ 10,210 (median $134,010); Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 6,790 (median $113,150); Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 6,630 (median $114,970); Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 4,580 (median $127,400); Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 4,190 (median $109,860); Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD 3,330 (median $103,570). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  16. The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile "Administrative Services and Facilities Managers" covers Facilities Managers together with other related occupations, so its text describes the wider group. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  17. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Education. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  18. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  19. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Work Experience. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  20. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  21. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  22. O*NET 11-3013.00 survey of workers (32 respondents), education level they say is required: Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree 57%, High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) 15%, Some College Courses 11%, Post-Secondary Certificate 9%, Bachelor's Degree 7% (levels under 5% not listed). O*NET OnLine
  23. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  24. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  25. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  26. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Important Qualities. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  27. O*NET description of Facilities Managers. O*NET OnLine
  28. O*NET task list for Facilities Managers. O*NET OnLine
  29. O*NET 11-3013.00 sample job titles reported by workers: Building Maintenance Superintendent, Building Services Supervisor, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Director, Facilities Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Manager, Facilities Manager, Facilities Operations Manager (Facilities Ops Manager). O*NET OnLine
  30. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  31. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment: Work Schedules. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  32. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, largest employers of administrative services and facilities managers in 2025: Educational services; state, local, and private 14%. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  33. BLS Employment Projections: 0.4% of Facilities Managers were self-employed in 2025. BLS Employment Projections
  34. BLS Employment Projections: employment in all occupations is projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. BLS Employment Projections
  35. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 annual average for Facilities Managers: 3.5% of workers leave the labor force each year and 4.4% move to a different occupation. BLS Employment Projections
  36. Related occupations (O*NET) with BLS pay, growth and entry education. O*NET OnLine

Notes are for reading the data only. They are not facts and cannot be cited: use the wage_scope and percentile_meaning facts instead. OEWS employment (jobs in May 2025) and Employment Projections employment (2025, includes self-employed) are different measures and can differ. O*NET education shares come from a small survey of workers in the occupation, not from all workers. The Occupational Outlook Handbook text covers a wider group of occupations than this page.

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