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.
Also called: Building Maintenance Superintendent · Building Services Supervisor · Facilities Coordinator · Facilities Director · Facilities Engineer · Facilities Maintenance Manager
Median pay (national)
$104,690
$62,550–$173,080 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
141,090
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
+3.8%
~13,200 openings/yr
Typical entry
Bachelor's degree
What the numbers say
Refit analysis ·Pay for facilities managers shows an unusually wide range: the top 10% earn $173,080 versus $62,550 at the bottom 10% — 2.8x. The median of $104,690 leaves roughly 65% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change +3.8% from 2024 to 2034 — about as fast as the 3% all-occupation average. Even so, BLS projects about 13,200 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 54 states with released data, Washington pays the most for this role (median $130,300, +24% vs the national median), while Guam sits lowest at $63,800 — a 104% spread for the same job title.
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Active Listening as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list. On the tools side, O*NET flags Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint as in-demand technologies for this role.
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Top skills employers ask for
Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Mathematics
- Science
What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- Acquire, distribute and store supplies.
- Dispose of, or oversee the disposal of, surplus or unclaimed property.
- 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.
- Set goals and deadlines for the department.
- Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff.
- 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.
- Prepare and review operational reports and schedules to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Tools & technology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Google Workspace software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- Microsoft Visio
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- SAP software
- Teradata Database
- Yardi software
- Adobe PageMaker
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Public Safety and Security
- Personnel and Human Resources
- Mechanical
- Building and Construction
- Administrative