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Job outlook for building managers in the United States
Building manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected building manager job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 11,100 new jobs for building managers are projected over the next decade.
Building manager salaries have increased 5% for building managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 16,531 building managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 15,982 active building manager job openings in the US.
The average building manager salary is $66,595.
Are building manager jobs in demand?
Building manager job and salary trends over time
Building manager jobs over time
Building manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,531 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 15,311 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 16,266 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 15,668 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 15,285 | 0.00% |
Average building manager salary over time
Building manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,595 | $32.02 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $65,590 | $31.53 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $65,121 | $31.31 | --0.6% |
| 2022 | $65,490 | $31.49 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $63,670 | $30.61 | +3.0% |
Building manager jobs by state
Most common states for building managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 249 | 36% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 820 | 10% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 529 | 9% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 513 | 9% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 69 | 9% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 67 | 9% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 579 | 8% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 530 | 8% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 77 | 8% |
| 10 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,377 | 7% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 770 | 7% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 734 | 7% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 371 | 7% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 276 | 7% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 222 | 7% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 76 | 7% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 779 | 6% |
| 18 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 536 | 6% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 220 | 6% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 62 | 6% |
Most common cities for building managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly Springs | 2 | 6% | $83,996 |
| 2 | Culver City | 2 | 5% | $78,998 |
| 3 | Pflugerville | 2 | 3% | $69,849 |
| 4 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $49,186 |
| 5 | Cupertino | 1 | 2% | $87,215 |
| 6 | Alexandria | 1 | 1% | $87,892 |
| 7 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $95,988 |
| 8 | Richardson | 1 | 1% | $68,589 |
| 9 | Austin | 4 | 0% | $69,849 |
| 10 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $93,169 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $60,685 |
| 12 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $71,862 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $79,048 |
| 14 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $64,837 |
| 15 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $74,584 |
| 16 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $65,284 |
Building Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of building manager experts
Weber State University
Pieter Van Der Have
Chair, Construction and Building Sciences (CBS), Program Coordinator & Instructor, Facilities Management ProgramsWeber State University
Department of Construction and Building Sciences
What skills stand out on Building Manager resumes?
Pieter Van Der Have: Communication and financial/accounting skills, closely followed by an understanding of how "smart" buildings function.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Building Managers?
Pieter Van Der Have: Up-to-date computer skills are certainly desirable. I don't necessarily recommend that a p.m. have plumbing or electrical skills, though a general understanding of building systems could frequently be very useful.
What skills will help Building Managers earn the most?
Pieter Van Der Have: I believe understanding the true vision/purpose and the culture of the enterprise (company) is extremely essential to a successful career. Coupled, of course, with the ability to implement long-term planning activities and processes in support (exceeding?) the vision of the enterprise.