Facilities Managers
SOC code 11-3013 · O*NET-SOC 11-3013.00 · Medium preparation needed
Facilities Managers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$106,660
a year
Hourly
$51.28
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$116,890
$56.20 per hour
Middle 50%
$82,020 – $138,870
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$64,480 – $176,120
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
156,180
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $64,480
- $31.00/hr
- 25th percentile
- $82,020
- $39.43/hr
- Median percentile
- $106,660
- $51.28/hr
- 75th percentile
- $138,870
- $66.76/hr
- 90th percentile
- $176,120
- $84.67/hr
What does a facilities manager do?
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- 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.
How to become a facilities manager
Most people in this role hold associate's degree or other 2-year degree — 57% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 3 — Medium preparation needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree57%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)15%
- Some College Courses11%
- Post-Secondary Certificate9%
Common questions
How much does a facilities manager earn?
The national median is $106,660 a year. The full range runs from $64,480 at the 10th percentile to $176,120 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a facilities manager without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 3, meaning the typical entry route is most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Speaking3.9/5
- Reading Comprehension3.8/5
- Active Listening3.8/5
- Critical Thinking3.8/5
- Monitoring3.8/5
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service4.4/5
- Administration and Management4.2/5
- English Language3.8/5
- Public Safety and Security3.5/5
- Personnel and Human Resources3.4/5
- Mechanical3.4/5
- Building and Construction3.3/5
- Administrative3.3/5
Transferable strengths: Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Judgment and Decision Making, Management of Personnel Resources, Complex Problem Solving.