How much does a Facilities Managers make?

The median annual wage for Facilities Managers is $106,660 (BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35). The lowest 10 percent earn about $64,480 and the highest 10 percent about $176,120.

What will a Facilities Managers earn in 10 years?

The Shigoto Zukan model projects $144,400 in 10 years ($124,200–$167,600) and $124,100 in 5 years.

What is the job outlook for Facilities Managers?

Employment of Facilities Managers is projected to change by +4.6% over 2025–35 (BLS), with about 14K openings per year. The Shigoto Zukan outlook score is 66/100.

Facilities Managers

Q: Will AI replace Facilities Managers?

The AI replacement risk for Facilities Managers is 44% (Moderate), estimated by comparing the tasks that AI and software can take over with the tasks that are hard to automate.

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Also called: Building Maintenance Superintendent, Building Manager, Building Services Supervisor, Conference Center Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Director, Facilities Electrical Engineer, Facilities Engineer

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings.

Median annual pay

$106,660

25th–75th pct. $82,020–$138,870

Top pay (est.)

$229,000

Top 10% $176,120

Pay in 5 years

$124,100est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$144,400est.

$124,200–$167,600

Outlook score

66/100

★★★☆☆ Good

AI replacement risk

44%

Moderate

Job growth (10 yr)

+4.6%

14K openings / yr

What facilities managers do

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

Typical tasks

Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
Set goals and deadlines for the department.
Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.
Manage leasing of facility space.

Typical path into the job (BLS)

Education Bachelor's degreeRelated experience Less than 5 yearsOn-the-job training NoneO*NET Job Zone 3

Facilities Managers salary

The median annual wage for facilities managers is $106,660 (BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, national). The lowest 10 percent earn less than $64,480 and the highest 10 percent earn more than $176,120. The mean annual wage is $116,890.

Median

$106,660

Mean

$116,890

10th percentile

$64,480

Entry level

25th percentile

$82,020

75th percentile

$138,870

90th percentile

$176,120

Top earners

Mean hourly wage

$56.00

7.7× the federal minimum ($7.25)

In Japanese yen

¥16.77M

≈ at 157.25 JPY/USD

The mean hourly wage of $56.00 is 7.7× the federal minimum wage of $7.25. State minimums are higher in most large states. Minimum wage by state →

How does your pay compare with people your age?

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Pay by percentile

Entry level (10th pct.)

$64,480

Early career (25th pct.)

$82,020

Mid career (median)

$106,660

Experienced (75th pct.)

$138,870

Top earners (90th pct.)

$176,120

Annual wage percentiles from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Percentiles are a good proxy for pay by experience.

How median, percentiles and the pay range are defined →

Projected pay for Facilities Managers (3, 5 and 10 years)est.

Today $106,660 → in 3 years $116,800 → in 5 years $124,100 → in 10 years $144,400 (10-year range $124,200–$167,600). The model assumes pay growth of +3.1% per year.

$106,660

Now
2026

$116,800

In 3 yrs
2029

$107,800–$127,100

$124,100

In 5 yrs
2031

$111,800–$138,200

$144,400

In 10 yrs
2036

$124,200–$167,600

What drives the annual growth rate

Base wage growth +3.0%Labor demand +0.03%AI impact +0.04%Total +3.1% / yr

Projected pay = current pay × (1 + annual growth)^years. The annual growth rate starts from a base wage-growth rate and adds or subtracts labor demand (BLS projected employment growth), wage momentum and AI replacement risk for each occupation. Projections are not guarantees. How it is calculated →

Outlook score for Facilities Managers

66/100

★★★☆☆

Good · ranked #114 of all U.S. occupations

Pay level

88 pts

AI resistance

56 pts

Entry barrier

74 pts

Annual openings

51 pts

Projected growth

68 pts

Each component is a percentile rank among all occupations in the same country (0–100). Weights: labor demand 25, wage momentum / openings 15, pay level 15, AI resistance 25, aging workforce 10 (Japan only), entry barrier 10.

Will AI replace Facilities Managers? AI replacement risk

44%

Moderate

Ranked #425 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations

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How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Labor demand for Facilities Managers

Employment

156K

BLS OEWS

Projected employment

174K

2025–35

Projected change

+4.6%

ranked #263 for growth

Annual openings

14K

growth + replacement needs

Demand score

High

65/100

Typical entry education

Bachelor's degree

Work experience

Less than 5 years

in a related occupation

On-the-job training

None

Employment projections are from the BLS Employment Projections program (2025–35). Annual openings include both new jobs and replacement of workers who leave the occupation.

Skills, education and requirements for Facilities Managers

Key skills

Monitoring

3.9

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Speaking

3.8

Critical Thinking

3.8

Time Management

3.8

Writing

3.8

Active Listening

3.8

Coordination

3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

5.0

Administration and Management

4.6

Education and Training

4.4

Psychology

4.1

Public Safety and Security

4.1

Computers and Electronics

4.1

Administrative

4.0

Personnel and Human Resources

4.0

What the work involves

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersGetting Information

Important abilities

Written ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Associate's degree

57%

High school diploma

15%

Some college

11%

Post-secondary certificate

Bachelor's degree

Training before entry

1–3 months

26%

3–6 months

18%

Up to 1 month

15%

4–10 years

14%

2–4 years

11%

6–12 months

None / short demo

Related work experience

2–4 years

49%

8–10 years

22%

4–6 years

22%

1–2 years

None

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

How to become facilities managers

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

BLS

Related experience

Less than 5 years

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Career path and how to earn more as facilities managers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.