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Job outlook for facilities specialists in the United States
Facilities specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected facilities specialist job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 76,300 new jobs for facilities specialists are projected over the next decade.
Facilities specialist salaries have increased 11% for facilities specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 26,053 facilities specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 29,778 active facilities specialist job openings in the US.
The average facilities specialist salary is $43,283.
Are facilities specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, facilities specialist jobs are in demand. Facilities specialist demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Facilities specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of facilities specialist jobs and the average facilities specialist salary over time.
Facilities specialist jobs over time
Facilities specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,053 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 24,669 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 24,870 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 23,224 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 22,240 | 0.01% |
Average facilities specialist salary over time
Facilities specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,283 | $20.81 | +4.5% |
| 2025 | $41,407 | $19.91 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $40,581 | $19.51 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $39,913 | $19.19 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $39,140 | $18.82 | +0.8% |
Facilities specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of facilities specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where facilities specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for facilities specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 121 | 17% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 402 | 13% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 86 | 12% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 101 | 10% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 585 | 9% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 513 | 9% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 51 | 9% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 799 | 8% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 691 | 8% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 550 | 8% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 454 | 8% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 157 | 8% |
| 13 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 114 | 8% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 63 | 8% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 51 | 8% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 517 | 7% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 384 | 7% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 369 | 7% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 227 | 7% |
| 20 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 206 | 7% |
Most common cities for facilities specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berwyn | 2 | 4% | $46,088 |
| 2 | Broomfield | 2 | 3% | $36,873 |
| 3 | Huntsville | 4 | 2% | $37,660 |
| 4 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $58,034 |
| 5 | New Orleans | 3 | 1% | $38,390 |
| 6 | Madison | 2 | 1% | $40,560 |
| 7 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $36,866 |
| 8 | Burbank | 1 | 1% | $45,218 |
| 9 | Carson | 1 | 1% | $45,144 |
| 10 | Concord | 1 | 1% | $46,025 |
| 11 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $46,138 |
| 12 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $50,735 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $43,259 |
| 14 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $36,857 |
| 15 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $38,320 |
| 16 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $36,768 |
| 17 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $40,414 |