What Facilities Managers do
The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET database describes the work of Facilities Managers this way: "Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus."
The core tasks O*NET records for this occupation include: "Acquire, distribute and store supplies"; "Conduct classes to teach procedures to staff"; "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 construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations".
Education, experience and training
According to the BLS Employment Projections, the typical education needed to enter this occupation is bachelor's degree. Work experience in a related occupation is typically less than 5 years.
Job outlook for Facilities Managers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 165,900 jobs in this occupation in 2025 and projects 173,500 in 2035, an increase of 7,600 jobs (+4.6%). That is faster than the 3.5% projected for all occupations.
About 14,200 openings a year are projected on average, counting both new positions and positions vacated by workers who retire or switch occupations. Relative to today's employment that is 8.6% a year, against 10.3% for all occupations. BLS lists a national median annual wage of $106,660, compared with $50,980 for all occupations.
Where Facilities Managers earn the most
Across the 2 states with published data, the employment-weighted average of local median wages for this occupation ranges from $125,373 in New Jersey to $128,952 in New York, a gap of $3,579 (1.03 times). 2 of those 2 states average above the BLS national median of $106,660 and 0 average at or below it.
New Jersey employs the most people in this occupation among the states covered, 14,700, which is 52.7% of the 27,920 counted across them. New York follows with 13,220.
Highest-paying states
New York ($128,952) and New Jersey ($125,373) lead the ranking, while New Jersey ($125,373) and New York ($128,952) are at the bottom. The table below lists every state with a link to its county-level detail.
Occupations related to Facilities Managers
Administrative Services Managers belong to the same detailed SOC group. Other occupations in the same SOC minor group (11-3000) include Computer and Information Systems Managers, Financial Managers, Human Resources Managers and Industrial Production Managers.
Frequently asked questions about Facilities Managers
What is the national median wage for Facilities Managers?
BLS lists a national median annual wage of $106,660. Across the states covered here the average local median ranges from $125,373 to $128,952.
Which state pays Facilities Managers the most?
New York, with an employment-weighted average local median wage of $128,952. New Jersey is next at $125,373.
What is the job outlook for Facilities Managers?
BLS projects employment to grow by 4.6% between 2025 and 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations, with about 14,200 openings a year.
What education do Facilities Managers need?
The typical entry-level education is bachelor's degree, with work experience in a related occupation of less than 5 years, according to BLS.