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Job outlook for facilities managers in the United States
Facilities manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected facilities manager job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 21,800 new jobs for facilities managers are projected over the next decade.
Facilities manager salaries have increased 13% for facilities managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 146,475 facilities managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 13,167 active facilities manager job openings in the US.
The average facilities manager salary is $69,850.
Are facilities manager jobs in demand?
Facilities manager job and salary trends over time
Facilities manager jobs over time
Facilities manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 146,475 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 138,487 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 138,432 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 127,845 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 121,751 | 0.04% |
Average facilities manager salary over time
Facilities manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,850 | $33.58 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $67,571 | $32.49 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $66,242 | $31.85 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $64,754 | $31.13 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $62,020 | $29.82 | +4.6% |
Facilities manager jobs by state
Most common states for facilities managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 124 | 18% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 512 | 6% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 437 | 6% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 354 | 6% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 42 | 6% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 625 | 5% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 609 | 5% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 426 | 5% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 390 | 5% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 334 | 5% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 292 | 5% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 260 | 5% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 148 | 5% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 49 | 5% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,636 | 4% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 891 | 4% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 399 | 4% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 164 | 4% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 149 | 4% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 107 | 4% |
Most common cities for facilities managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark | 3 | 9% | $80,732 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 5 | 5% | $77,584 |
| 3 | Bethesda | 3 | 5% | $76,628 |
| 4 | Elk Grove | 5 | 3% | $90,175 |
| 5 | Corona | 3 | 2% | $82,725 |
| 6 | Sacramento | 7 | 1% | $90,294 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $64,247 |
| 8 | Indianapolis | 5 | 1% | $64,417 |
| 9 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $77,651 |
| 10 | Tampa | 4 | 1% | $62,373 |
| 11 | Fremont | 3 | 1% | $91,018 |
| 12 | Riverside | 3 | 1% | $82,626 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 7 | 0% | $83,574 |
| 14 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $69,441 |
| 15 | San Francisco | 4 | 0% | $91,726 |
| 16 | Baltimore | 3 | 0% | $76,922 |
| 17 | New York | 3 | 0% | $81,906 |
| 18 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $81,879 |
| 19 | San Jose | 3 | 0% | $90,778 |
Facilities Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of facilities manager experts
Solutions Development
What general advice would you give to a Facilities Manager?
Irene Thomas Johnson: First, take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way. Do not shy away or turn down an assignment, big or small, or how mundane. Each one of these will lay the foundation for a bigger and better opportunity in the future. Second, get a mentor. Someone whom you can exchange ideas and get candid feedback, someone who can help you open doors in your career. And third, never stop training and asking questions.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Facilities Managers in the next 3-5 years?
Irene Thomas Johnson: Integrating technology into the workplace will shift greatly in the next 3 to 5 years. Smart building technology is continuing to evolve, and I see this as important and prevalent in building management in the future. It will be more focused on the wellbeing of its occupants, focusing on the customer experience while continuing to drive efficiency and savings for building owners and occupiers.
How would you rate the starting salaries for Facilities Managers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Irene Thomas Johnson: The starting salary in this field is excellent and ranges, depending on your location. We see the average salary in the field is approximately $45,000 to $250,000, with managers averaging $90,000 and Chief Facilities Officers at the higher range. I have personally seen salaries grow as the industry continues to embrace the importance of our field.