How much does a facilities manager make?

The median pay is $51.28 per hour — roughly $106,500 a year, with the real range running from about $31.00/hr (10th percentile) to $84.67/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Do you need a degree to be a facilities manager?

The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).

What does a facilities manager actually do all day?

Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained. Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems. Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.

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Facilities Managers

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

What it pays
Facilities Managers earn a median of $51.28/hr — about $106,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $31.00/hr; the top 10% earn $84.67/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
Set goals and deadlines for the department.

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).

The feel of the work

Much of the work happens outdoors; you're around people constantly. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 0% of facilities managers are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are take-charge, organized and detail-focused and hands-on.

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How much does a facilities manager make?: The median pay is $51.28 per hour — roughly $106,500 a year, with the real range running from about $31.00/hr (10th percentile) to $84.67/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a facilities manager?: The typical entry-level education is: Bachelor's degree. Overall preparation level: considerable preparation (Job Zone 4 of 5).
What does a facilities manager actually do all day?: Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained. Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems. Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.

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