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Facilities Managers

Median Salary
102,340
Job Outlook
+6%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

53%

Private not for profit

23%

State and local government

17%

Federal Government

3%

Self-employed

3%

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What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of administrative services and facilities managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 35,200 openings for administrative services and facilities managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$60,010

10%

$102,340

Median

$128,060

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    57%

  • High school

    14%

  • Some college

    11%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    9%

  • Bachelor's degree

    7%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business/Commerce, General
  • Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • Operations Management and Supervision
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
  • Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
  • Building/Property Maintenance
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • Facilities Planning and Management
  • Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
  • Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administration and Management
  • Education and Training
  • Psychology
  • Public Safety and Security

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Enterprising

You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.