Facilities Managers — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$106,660
United States, 2025
Employment
156,180
United States, 2025
Typical education
Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Job Zone 3
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
- O*NET code
- 11-3013.00
- Job zone
- 3
- Experience required
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
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.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$64,480
25th percentile
$82,020
75th percentile
$138,870
90th percentile
$176,120
Most important skills
- Speaking3.9
- Active Listening3.8
- Reading Comprehension3.8
- Monitoring3.8
- Critical Thinking3.8
- Coordination3.6
- Social Perceptiveness3.6
- Management of Personnel Resources3.5
- Judgment and Decision Making3.5
- Time Management3.4
- Complex Problem Solving3.4
- Writing3.3
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 20 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
20
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Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.9 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Coordination | 3.6 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 | 3.6 | Not selected | 3.6 |
| Time Management | 3.4 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.5 | 3.6 | Not selected | 3.6 |
| Writing | 3.3 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Instructing | 3.3 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Persuasion | 3.1 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Negotiation | 3.0 | 3.5 | Not selected | 3.5 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.0 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.0 | 3.3 | Not selected | 3.3 |
| Active Learning | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.0 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with Facilities ManagersHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | $157,120 | 90 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | $149,490 | 1,830 | 2025 |
| San Jose, CA | $145,000 | 1,460 | 2025 |
| Florence, AL | $140,000 | 30 | 2025 |
| WA | $139,990 | 2,790 | 2025 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $139,180 | 140 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $134,230 | 3,100 | 2025 |
| New York, NY | $134,010 | 10,210 | 2025 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $133,620 | 40 | 2025 |
| Bellingham, WA | $132,870 | 70 | 2025 |
| Boulder, CO | $132,740 | 160 | 2025 |
| Vallejo, CA | $131,830 | 140 | 2025 |
| Kokomo, IN | $131,390 | 30 | 2025 |
| NY | $131,350 | 9,580 | 2025 |
| Greeley, CO | $131,190 | 90 | 2025 |
| Pueblo, CO | $131,140 | 50 | 2025 |
| Trenton, NJ | $131,140 | 340 | 2025 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $129,880 | 50 | 2025 |
| DE | $129,260 | 240 | 2025 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $129,110 | 40 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Build a transition comparisonCareer and skills data: O*NET 31.0.
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.