Facilities Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 660 | $115,680 | $55.62 | |
| Alaska | 480 | $98,620 | $47.41 | |
| Arizona | 2,390 | $93,180 | $44.80 | |
| Arkansas | 480 | $95,160 | $45.75 | |
| California | 14,280 | $109,590 | $52.69 | |
| Colorado | 1,390 | $107,220 | $51.55 | |
| Connecticut | 2,050 | $106,630 | $51.27 | |
| Delaware | 170 | $118,530 | $56.99 | |
| District of Columbia | 690 | $120,720 | $58.04 | |
| Florida | 5,090 | $90,100 | $43.32 | |
| Georgia | 2,130 | $93,010 | $44.72 | |
| Hawaii | 630 | $98,360 | $47.29 | |
| Idaho | 300 | $78,960 | $37.96 | |
| Illinois | 5,270 | $105,400 | $50.67 | |
| Indiana | 1,800 | $91,180 | $43.84 | |
| Iowa | 1,590 | $84,960 | $40.85 | |
| Kansas | 730 | $97,710 | $46.98 | |
| Kentucky | 970 | $88,770 | $42.68 | |
| Louisiana | 570 | $96,170 | $46.24 | |
| Maine | 660 | $82,420 | $39.63 | |
| Maryland | 2,090 | $101,250 | $48.68 | |
| Massachusetts | 4,760 | $108,950 | $52.38 | |
| Michigan | 3,480 | $86,980 | $41.82 | |
| Minnesota | 3,050 | $91,580 | $44.03 | |
| Mississippi | 790 | $69,710 | $33.52 | |
| Missouri | 1,580 | $88,200 | $42.40 | |
| Montana | 130 | $87,700 | $42.16 | |
| Nebraska | 830 | $94,190 | $45.29 | |
| Nevada | 1,030 | $84,380 | $40.57 | |
| New Hampshire | 460 | $102,270 | $49.17 | |
| New Jersey | 4,250 | $123,900 | $59.57 | |
| New Mexico | 380 | $92,750 | $44.59 | |
| New York | 6,810 | $121,680 | $58.50 | |
| North Carolina | 2,310 | $99,810 | $47.99 | |
| North Dakota | 200 | $82,360 | $39.60 | |
| Ohio | 3,980 | $95,750 | $46.04 | |
| Oklahoma | 660 | $88,290 | $42.45 | |
| Oregon | 1,610 | $89,820 | $43.18 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,940 | $101,250 | $48.68 | |
| Rhode Island | 280 | $99,620 | $47.89 | |
| South Carolina | 430 | $99,000 | $47.60 | |
| South Dakota | 220 | $87,810 | $42.22 | |
| Tennessee | 1,760 | $91,880 | $44.18 | |
| Texas | 7,420 | $105,620 | $50.78 | |
| Utah | 1,260 | $79,080 | $38.02 | |
| Vermont | 310 | $74,230 | $35.69 | |
| Virginia | 1,830 | $101,650 | $48.87 | |
| Washington | 1,970 | $116,490 | $56.01 | |
| West Virginia | 550 | $101,410 | $48.76 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,300 | $100,680 | $48.40 | |
| Wyoming | 220 | $91,990 | $44.23 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and manage such operations. Includes instruction in accounting, engineering economy, financial management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research, safety and health issues, and environmental program management.
A program that focuses on strategic workplace and facility planning and that prepares individuals to function as facility and event managers and workplace consultants. Includes instruction in the principles of aesthetic and functional design, environmental psychology and organizational behavior, real estate planning, principles of occupational health and safety, event planning and management, operations management, and applicable regulatory and policy issues.
A program that focuses on the design and implementation of plans to restore and maintain historic buildings, districts, and landscapes in a way that balances conservation and preservation with commercial and development interests. Includes instruction in architectural history, building conservation, cultural resource management, economics, historical documentation and preservation, land-use and zoning codes, public policy, public relations, real estate law, and taxation.
Any instructional program that focuses on architectural design and building techniques for historic and restored structures not listed above.
A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles.
A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to keep a building functioning, and to service a variety of structures including commercial and industrial buildings and mobile homes. Includes instruction in the basic maintenance and repair skills required to service building systems, such as air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, major appliances, and other mechanical systems.
A program that prepares individuals to supervise, manage, and inspect construction sites, buildings, and associated facilities. Includes instruction in site safety, personnel supervision, labor relations, diversity training, construction documentation, scheduling, resource and cost control, bid strategies, rework prevention, construction insurance and bonding, accident management and investigation, applicable law and regulations, and communication skills.
A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Includes instruction in facilities planning, building and operations management, business management, financial management and insurance, fund-raising and marketing, public relations, human resources management and labor relations, health care facilities operations, principles of health care delivery, and applicable law and regulations.
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
A program that prepares individuals to manage and/or administer the processes by which a firm or organization contracts for goods and services to support its operations, as well as contracts it to sell to other firms or organizations. Includes instruction in contract law, negotiations, buying procedures, government contracting, cost and price analysis, vendor relations, contract administration, auditing and inspection, relations with other firm departments, and applications to special areas such as high-technology systems, international purchasing, and construction.
A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning.
A program that prepares individuals to manage operations and facilities that provide lodging services to the traveling public. Includes instruction in hospitality industry principles; supplies purchasing, storage and control; hotel facilities design and planning; hospitality industry law; personnel management and labor relations; financial management; marketing and sales promotion; convention and event management; front desk operations; and applications to specific types of hotels and motel operations.
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$101,970 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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Less than 5 yearsTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as facilities managers.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 20%
- College dropout 26%
- Associate’s degree 12%
- Bachelor’s degree 30%
- Master’s degree 8%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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