How Much Does a Facility Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$106,660
Facility managers in the U.S. earn a median of $106,660 a year, or $51.28 an hour. Half of facility managers earn more than $106,660 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $176,120.
Pay percentiles for facility managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31.00 | $64,480 |
| 25th | $39.43 | $82,020 |
| 50th (median) | $51.28 | $106,660 |
| 75th | $66.76 | $138,870 |
| 90th | $84.67 | $176,120 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for facility managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $139,990 | $67.31 | +31% |
| New York | $131,350 | $63.15 | +23% |
| Delaware | $129,260 | $62.14 | +21% |
| New Jersey | $124,110 | $59.67 | +16% |
| Massachusetts | $124,100 | $59.66 | +16% |
| Colorado | $122,510 | $58.90 | +15% |
| Alabama | $121,010 | $58.18 | +13% |
| California | $118,620 | $57.03 | +11% |
| Kansas | $117,270 | $56.38 | +10% |
| Virginia | $116,540 | $56.03 | +9% |
| United States | $106,660 | $51.28 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many facility managers are there?
BLS counts about 156,180 facility managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Facilities Managers”. The most jobs are in California (20,550), Texas (13,140) and New York (9,580).
The mean (average) annual wage is $116,890, higher than the median of $106,660.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,888
- Biweekly
- $4,102
- Weekly
- $2,051
- Daily (8 hours)
- $410
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do facility managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for facility managers is $51.28. The middle 50% earn between $39.43 and $66.76 an hour.
Which state pays facility managers the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for facility managers at $139,990, +31% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for facility managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of facility managers earn less than $64,480 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.