Salary guide, May 2025
Facilities Engineer pay, United States
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The median annual wage for Facilities Managers in the United States was $106,660 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $82,020 and $138,870.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-3013 Facilities Managers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64,480 | $82,020 | $106,660 | $138,870 | $176,120 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $31.00 | $39.43 | $51.28 | $66.76 | $84.67 |
BLS estimated 156,180 workers employed in this occupation in the United States.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-3013 Facilities Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
How does pay compare in the target metros?
| Metro | Median | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $99,920 | $68,130 to $125,310 | 2,780 | 0.98 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $97,260 | $66,670 to $121,530 | 1,170 | 0.8 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $100,080 | $74,220 to $126,330 | 1,120 | 0.79 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $108,590 | $80,340 to $131,660 | 860 | 1.16 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $134,010 | $103,750 to $171,940 | 10,210 | 1.07 |
| Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $134,010 | $103,750 to $171,940 | 10,210 | 1.07 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98,170 | $63,470 to $131,160 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $113,150 | $89,330 to $138,710 | 6,790 | 1.5 |
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What should you know about pay by manufacturing industry, United States?
Same BLS occupation, national estimates for each manufacturing industry (NAICS) BLS publishes, May 2025. Industry names are BLS labels.
- Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing$200,600
- Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing$157,460
- Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing$155,590
- Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing$155,590
- Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing$148,650
- Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills$140,810
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing$138,600
- Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing$138,390
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing$137,760
- Paper Manufacturing$137,270
- Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing$135,650
- Other Food Manufacturing$135,210
- Chemical Manufacturing$135,140
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing$134,820
- Grain and Oilseed Milling$134,090
Bars show up to 15 industries with exact annual medians. The table lists every published industry.
| NAICS | Industry | Employment | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-33 | Manufacturing | 18,590 | $105,130 | $129,620 | $157,090 |
| 311000 | Food Manufacturing | 3,020 | $105,060 | $127,140 | $148,060 |
| 336000 | Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 2,900 | $107,480 | $131,390 | $162,400 |
| 325000 | Chemical Manufacturing | 2,710 | $114,390 | $135,140 | $168,890 |
| 334000 | Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing | 1,700 | $106,040 | $134,820 | $166,250 |
| 325400 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 1,330 | $116,940 | $148,650 | $177,300 |
| 336400 | Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 1,260 | $131,180 | $157,460 | $162,700 |
| 333000 | Machinery Manufacturing | 1,210 | $97,180 | $117,260 | $141,990 |
| 332000 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing | 1,100 | $96,730 | $116,520 | $143,550 |
| 3250A1 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | 1,090 | $119,130 | $131,790 | $158,980 |
| 326000 | Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing | 850 | $100,810 | $121,720 | $137,650 |
| 3330A1 | Machinery Manufacturing (3331, 3332, 3334, and 3339 only) | 830 | $95,980 | $114,130 | $138,660 |
| 331000 | Primary Metal Manufacturing | 820 | $106,330 | $128,520 | $166,820 |
| 322000 | Paper Manufacturing | 810 | $125,300 | $137,270 | $160,550 |
| 336300 | Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 770 | $104,990 | $123,010 | $132,410 |
| 311600 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | 750 | $104,330 | $124,810 | $146,920 |
| 326100 | Plastics Product Manufacturing | 710 | $100,780 | $120,190 | $135,820 |
| 334400 | Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 690 | $113,600 | $138,600 | $174,430 |
| 334500 | Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 650 | $103,680 | $132,540 | $161,310 |
| 339000 | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 650 | $103,220 | $129,240 | $154,020 |
| 336100 | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing | 640 | $105,450 | $124,920 | $137,870 |
| 312000 | Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing | 580 | $107,730 | $132,560 | $157,530 |
| 312100 | Beverage Manufacturing | 560 | $107,200 | $132,490 | $157,400 |
| 335000 | Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing | 540 | $93,660 | $114,810 | $139,410 |
| 3320A1 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3321, 3322, 3325, 3326, and 3329 only) | 510 | $98,580 | $117,900 | $139,840 |
| 324000 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 490 | $130,790 | $155,590 | $181,760 |
| 324100 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 490 | $130,790 | $155,590 | $181,760 |
| 311800 | Bakeries and Tortilla Manufacturing | 470 | $107,440 | $127,160 | $149,130 |
| 311900 | Other Food Manufacturing | 460 | $110,960 | $135,210 | $159,990 |
| 322100 | Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills | 430 | $130,630 | $140,810 | $168,590 |
| 327000 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 400 | $96,280 | $120,510 | $143,590 |
| 327000 | Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing | 400 | $96,280 | $120,510 | $143,590 |
| 339100 | Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing | 390 | $107,510 | $132,750 | $156,730 |
| 322200 | Converted Paper Product Manufacturing | 380 | $115,230 | $133,840 | $151,250 |
| 311400 | Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing | 360 | $98,730 | $122,580 | $139,830 |
| 311500 | Dairy Product Manufacturing | 320 | $107,690 | $126,520 | $141,240 |
| 3320A2 | Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (3323 and 3324 only) | 320 | $93,610 | $117,250 | $147,530 |
| 335900 | Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing | 310 | $101,780 | $124,660 | $150,000 |
| 3250A2 | Chemical Manufacturing (3255 and 3256 only) | 290 | $95,730 | $119,870 | $152,800 |
| 331500 | Foundries | 270 | $105,570 | $119,650 | $132,350 |
| 331100 | Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing | 260 | $113,790 | $200,600 | $232,490 |
| 321000 | Wood Product Manufacturing | 250 | $92,690 | $126,290 | $148,730 |
| 339900 | Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 250 | $98,810 | $119,990 | $146,050 |
| 311200 | Grain and Oilseed Milling | 210 | $104,600 | $134,090 | $177,250 |
| 323000 | Printing and Related Support Activities | 200 | $97,040 | $108,130 | $134,650 |
| 323100 | Printing and Related Support Activities | 200 | $97,040 | $108,130 | $134,650 |
| 334100 | Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing | 200 | $94,360 | $133,500 | $166,250 |
| 337000 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing | 190 | $83,870 | $106,120 | $135,030 |
| 311100 | Animal Food Manufacturing | 180 | $116,310 | $133,890 | $138,910 |
| 3370A1 | Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (3371 and 3372 only) | 180 | $83,190 | $102,990 | $135,840 |
| 311300 | Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing | 170 | $96,660 | $116,620 | $142,530 |
| 332700 | Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | 160 | $87,380 | $109,010 | $147,740 |
| 333500 | Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | 150 | $86,320 | $102,200 | $134,180 |
| 333600 | Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 150 | $106,870 | $135,650 | $176,500 |
| 326200 | Rubber Product Manufacturing | 140 | $104,640 | $130,020 | $146,520 |
| 334200 | Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 140 | $102,150 | $119,330 | $147,490 |
| 335300 | Electrical Equipment Manufacturing | 120 | $84,410 | $109,960 | $132,350 |
| 321900 | Other Wood Product Manufacturing | 110 | $76,030 | $91,490 | $127,300 |
| 331300 | Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing | 110 | $106,330 | $125,130 | $152,520 |
| 332710 | Machine Shops | 110 | $90,600 | $109,020 | $152,440 |
| 332800 | Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | 110 | $100,770 | $114,470 | $144,240 |
| 311700 | Seafood Product Preparation and Packaging | 100 | $103,940 | $127,330 | $140,410 |
| 336200 | Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing | 100 | $96,470 | $106,820 | $124,160 |
| 321100 | Sawmills and Wood Preservation | 90 | $121,660 | $132,820 | $161,450 |
| 331200 | Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel | 90 | $103,610 | $116,040 | $152,190 |
| 331400 | Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing | 90 | $116,400 | $129,570 | $146,180 |
| 333300 | Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing | 80 | $92,210 | $116,700 | $135,740 |
| 336600 | Ship and Boat Building | 70 | $98,410 | $118,560 | $159,290 |
| 313000 | Textile Mills | 60 | $70,040 | $99,310 | $118,760 |
| 321200 | Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing | 50 | $107,220 | $129,520 | $150,080 |
| 332720 | Turned Product and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing | 50 | $87,380 | $105,130 | $137,840 |
| 314000 | Textile Product Mills | 40 | $77,230 | $93,220 | $142,840 |
| 315000 | Apparel Manufacturing | 40 | $96,150 | $118,070 | $149,990 |
| 315200 | Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing | 40 | $98,770 | $118,080 | $149,990 |
| 334300 | Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing | 30 | $80,610 | $137,760 | $161,640 |
| 336500 | Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing | 30 | $93,860 | $138,390 | $142,340 |
What should you know about manufacturing pay mix?
For Facilities Engineer, clarify the base pay before discussing call-outs, travel or extra shifts. OEWS includes base rate, guaranteed pay and production incentive pay. It excludes overtime premium, shift differentials and nonproduction bonuses. An attendance bonus is not a production bonus; confirm its purpose and treatment rather than adding every bonus to the BLS figure.
Skills-based pay steps affect the base rate when they are part of straight-time pay; BLS does not publish a separate rate for each plant's skill grade. Ask whether a tool allowance is expense reimbursement or wage pay. OEWS does not publish a separate tool-allowance component. Keep these items separate in the offer so the published wage is not mistaken for the whole package.
Pay mix here means how published medians for this one BLS occupation differ across manufacturing industries and against the all-industry median. It does not split pay into base, incentive or overtime. BLS wages are straight-time gross pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials and nonproduction bonuses.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $80,150 | $104,690 | $135,650 |
| May 2025 | $82,020 | $106,660 | $138,870 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Recruiter's read. Qualitative, not BLS data.
What should you know about the decision behind the experience?
The useful evidence is a utility-capacity calculation checked against actual production demand, not a list of equipment or projects. Discuss what information was available during a utility-capacity calculation checked against actual production demand. A clear explanation exposes engineering of facilities systems rather than property administration alone much better than asking whether the candidate has held the title before.
What should you know about questions?
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay. Base rate; cost-of-living allowances; guaranteed pay; hazardous-duty pay; incentive pay, including commissions and production bonuses; and tips are included. Excluded are overtime pay, severance pay, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses, employer cost for supplementary benefits, and tuition reimbursements.
What is the median pay for a Facilities Engineer?
The median annual wage for Facilities Managers in the United States was $106,660 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $82,020 and $138,870. This is the broader occupation BLS publishes, not a figure for this exact title.
What does the 10th percentile mean here?
10% of workers in this occupation and area earned less than $64,480. 90% earned less than $176,120.
Does this include overtime or bonuses?
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay. Base rate; cost-of-living allowances; guaranteed pay; hazardous-duty pay; incentive pay, including commissions and production bonuses; and tips are included. Excluded are overtime pay, severance pay, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses, employer cost for supplementary benefits, and tuition reimbursements.
Is this the pay for a Facilities Engineer at a plant?
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title. These are occupation estimates across all industries, not an offer for a particular manufacturing title.
How many people work in this occupation?
BLS estimated 156,180 workers employed in this occupation in the United States.
What should you know about related?
What does this data mean for your opening?
The Facilities Engineer role is categorized within the Facilities Managers (11-3013) occupational group, which includes 156,180 employees. This mapping includes administrative facility roles and may not isolate the technical engineering aspects found in heavy manufacturing. The national median stands at $106,660, reflecting an increase of $1,970 from the $104,690 recorded in May 2024.
The middle band width for this occupation is $56,850, ranging between the P25 at $82,020 and the P75 at $138,870. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that facilities engineering in a plant setting, involving high-load utilities and power management, often requires specialized technical skills that may pull compensation toward the upper range of these figures.
National industry data provides key benchmarks for high-demand sectors. The Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing industry reports a median of $200,600, while the Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing sector reports $157,460. These figures illustrate the significant premium paid in industries that rely heavily on sound facility operations. Note that these BLS numbers do not incorporate non-cash perks, like specialized technical training or performance bonuses tied to facility uptime, which are frequently used in manufacturing compensation plans.
Regional comparative data is essential to understanding the local market. The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ area shows a median of $134,010 with a middle band width of $68,190. High location quotients of 1.07 and 1.50 in these areas highlight the concentration of these engineering roles. Given that the broader SOC includes building administration, facilities engineers who perform core utility engineering and capacity calculations should be evaluated against the higher-end benchmarks within these ranges to ensure talent competitiveness.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
Does the broad Facilities Managers SOC accurately reflect technical engineering?
The mapping includes diverse facility roles, from building management to technical engineering. You should use the higher-end industry medians, such as the $200,600 iron and steel figure, to guide your hiring for technical plant roles.
Why is there such a massive middle band width ($56,850)?
This band spans the entire range of facilities managers, including office-focused facility directors and high-end technical engineers. The variance reflects that wide spectrum of responsibility.
How do these national averages compare to industry-specific ones?
Industry-specific national medians are far more relevant than the broader $106,660 average. The higher figures in manufacturing sectors highlight the premium placed on plant-utility engineering expertise.
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