Head of Facilities salary, National
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The BLS May 2025 median for Facilities Managers in National is $106,660 per year. Official BLS figures, released 2026-05-15. Public results. Request the PDF or saved report below.
Recruiter's read: what do the published figures mean for Head of Facilities in National?
Real Estate Headhunters reads Head of Facilities in National through BLS occupation 11-3013, Facilities Managers, rather than treating the niche title as a separately surveyed job. The May 2025 annual median for Head of Facilities in National is $106,660; its broader mapping means the occupation and its limits belong beside this offer budget.
Head of Facilities in National has a published middle-half band from $82,020 at the lower quartile to $138,870 at the upper quartile in May 2025. The $56,850 difference for Head of Facilities in National is the width of that reported band, not a recommended automatic raise or a measure of candidate seniority.
Head of Facilities in National shows $64,480 at the tenth percentile and $176,120 at the ninetieth percentile. The lower-tail gap for Head of Facilities in National is $17,540, versus $37,250 above the upper quartile; the upper published tail is wider, which describes dispersion but does not explain its cause.
The national benchmark for Head of Facilities in National is the cross-industry distribution, with published employment of 156180 for SOC 11-3013. The employment figure for Head of Facilities in National counts workers in Facilities Managers, not only property management employees carrying this niche title, so it cannot be presented as a count of available candidates.
For Head of Facilities in National, the two comparison metros are selected by published employment, not geographic proximity: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ reports $134,010; Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN reports $113,150. Those May 2025 comparisons for Head of Facilities in National use SOC 11-3013 on the same annual basis, without substituting a different job to obtain a convenient number.
The prior annual median for Head of Facilities in National was $104,690 in May 2024, compared with $106,660 in May 2025. The new-minus-old difference for Head of Facilities in National is $1,970; it compares two survey distributions, not the pay rise of a tracked worker or a forecast.
For Head of Facilities in National, the highest exact published national medians among the loaded real-estate, building-service and fund industry rows are Exterminating and Pest Control Services (NAICS 561710), $116,690; Real Estate (NAICS 531000), $107,020. These May 2025 industry figures for Head of Facilities in National are national cuts, not an industry-pay ranking inside National, because the loaded industry source does not cross-tabulate that local market.
Head of Facilities in National uses BLS straight-time gross wages, which include base rates, guaranteed pay, commissions and production bonuses but exclude discretionary or nonproduction bonuses. For an offer benchmarked to Head of Facilities in National, state overtime, on-call pay, relocation support and housing discounts separately because OEWS excludes them; the $106,660 median does not price those additions in National.
NAA CAM means Certified Apartment Manager. Florida CAM is the community association manager license, an example of state licensing where required. In accounting titles, CAM means common area maintenance. These are not interchangeable.
What wages did BLS publish?
The BLS May 2025 median for Facilities Managers in National is $106,660 per year. This is the mapped occupation, not a separate survey of Head of Facilities.
Broader occupationHead of Facilities maps to Facilities Managers (11-3013), a broader occupation. BLS does not publish this exact real estate title separately. The property's scope, equipment, supervision and required credentials can differ from the occupation as a whole.
SOC 11-3013 Facilities Managers
The published median is $106,660. The middle half of reported wages runs from $82,020 to $138,870.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,480 |
| 25th | $82,020 |
| Median | $106,660 |
| 75th | $138,870 |
| 90th | $176,120 |
Mean: $116,890. Employment: 156,180.
The published median is $51.28. The middle half of reported wages runs from $39.43 to $66.76.
| Published percentile | Wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $31.00 |
| 25th | $39.43 |
| Median | $51.28 |
| 75th | $66.76 |
| 90th | $84.67 |
Mean: $56.20. Employment: 156,180.
This wage is equal to or greater than $115.00 per hour or $239,200 per year. A cell marked “or more” is a threshold, not an exact value.
What BLS wages include and exclude
Wages for the OEWS survey are straight-time, gross pay, exclusive of premium pay.
Included
- Base rates
- Commissions
- Cost-of-living allowances
- Deadheading pay
- Guaranteed pay
- Hazard pay
- Incentive pay
- Longevity pay
- Over-the-road pay (Mileage)
- Piece rates
- Portal-to-portal rates
- Production bonuses
- Tips
Excluded
- Attendance bonuses
- Back pay
- Clothing allowances
- Discounts
- Draw
- Holiday bonus
- Holiday premium pay
- Jury duty pay
- Meal allowances
- Nonproduction bonuses
- On-call pay
- Overtime pay
- Relocation allowances
- Severance pay
- Shift differentials
- Stock bonuses
- Tool/equipment allowances
- Tuition reimbursements
- Uniform allowances
- Weekend premium pay
BLS wage definitions. Benefits and discretionary bonus are not base wage benchmarks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-3013 Facilities Managers, National. Released 2026-05-15.
Markets where BLS publishes this occupation
| Metro | Median annual | 25th to 75th | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $99,920 | $68,130 to $125,310 | 2780 | 0.98 |
| Orlando | $100,080 | $74,220 to $126,330 | 1120 | 0.79 |
| Tampa | $97,260 | $66,670 to $121,530 | 1170 | 0.8 |
| Chicago | $113,150 | $89,330 to $138,710 | 6790 | 1.5 |
| New York City | $134,010 | $103,750 to $171,940 | 10210 | 1.07 |
| Raleigh | $108,590 | $80,340 to $131,660 | 860 | 1.16 |
| Dallas | $98,170 | $63,470 to $131,160 | Not published by BLS | Not published by BLS |
| Northern New Jersey | $134,010 | $103,750 to $171,940 | 10210 | 1.07 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $114,970 | $83,800 to $153,500 | 6630 | 1.05 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $127,400 | $102,080 to $163,590 | 4580 | 1.69 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $109,860 | $83,240 to $145,560 | 4190 | 1.33 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $103,570 | $84,740 to $133,000 | 3330 | 1.14 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $105,650 | $80,080 to $149,800 | 3200 | 0.97 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,230 | $97,880 to $180,820 | 3100 | 1.3 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $102,230 | $77,980 to $132,040 | 2470 | 1.03 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $103,350 | $77,750 to $141,300 | 2360 | 1.73 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $102,330 | $77,470 to $139,030 | 2060 | 1.33 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $103,080 | $79,080 to $129,210 | 2030 | 1.06 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $116,930 | $93,410 to $138,740 | 1930 | 0.99 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $149,490 | $121,700 to $166,040 | 1830 | 0.87 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $108,710 | $83,120 to $140,150 | 1730 | 1 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $120,410 | $95,880 to $158,850 | 1530 | 0.53 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $145,000 | $110,000 to $185,960 | 1460 | 1.28 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $109,160 | $81,460 to $139,750 | 1400 | 1.26 |
| Columbus, OH | $98,290 | $72,010 to $120,920 | 1290 | 1.16 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $111,030 | $86,610 to $138,290 | 1280 | 0.93 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $94,950 | $75,440 to $120,060 | 1250 | 1.12 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $98,850 | $75,650 to $131,510 | 1190 | 0.92 |
| Cleveland, OH | $98,630 | $75,000 to $126,930 | 1190 | 1.15 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $103,340 | $78,710 to $127,080 | 1180 | 0.88 |
What changed since the last release
These are two published distributions, not a projection or a same-worker pay-rise measure. Changes in coverage, sampling or area boundaries can affect comparison.
| May 2024 | May 2025 | New minus old, arithmetic only |
|---|---|---|
| $104,690 | $106,660 | $1,970 |
Prior source: BLS OEWS May 2024, released 2025-04-02. Prior area label: U.S.. Check BLS boundary notes before treating these as an unchanged market.
National pay by industry
Industry rows cover payroll employment classified in that industry, nationally. They do not isolate this niche title, and contractors may sit in another industry.
| Industry, exact BLS name | NAICS | P25 annual | Median annual | P75 annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction of Buildings | 236000 | $94,830 | $122,100 | $164,130 | 490 |
| Residential Building Construction | 236100 | $67,330 | $107,170 | $146,720 | 140 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 236200 | $98,220 | $127,270 | $181,260 | 360 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $81,210 | $107,020 | $131,410 | 7050 |
| Real Estate | 531000 | $81,210 | $107,020 | $131,410 | 7050 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551000 | $93,930 | $123,000 | $164,660 | 8960 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 551100 | $93,930 | $123,000 | $164,660 | 8960 |
| Facilities Support Services | 561200 | $81,650 | $100,190 | $128,680 | 2170 |
| Investigation and Security Services | 561600 | $69,690 | $81,640 | $106,140 | 1180 |
| Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | 561610 | $68,440 | $80,550 | $103,990 | 1050 |
| Security Systems Services | 561620 | $78,420 | $99,680 | $130,560 | 130 |
| Services to Buildings and Dwellings | 561700 | $69,690 | $81,970 | $109,860 | 4540 |
| Exterminating and Pest Control Services | 561710 | $108,940 | $116,690 | $143,950 | 100 |
| Landscaping Services | 561730 | $72,890 | $86,000 | $115,750 | 1250 |
The pay ladder
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- Director of Corporate Real Estate · SOC 11-9141 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Broader occupation
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- Transaction Manager, Corporate Real Estate · SOC 41-9021 Real Estate Brokers Broader occupation
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- Real Estate Manager, Multi-Unit Site Selection · SOC 41-9021 Real Estate Brokers Broader occupation
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Highest published metro medians
| Metro | Role median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $157,120 | 90 | 0.69 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $149,490 | 1830 | 0.87 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $145,000 | 1460 | 1.28 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $140,000 | 30 | 0.56 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $139,180 | 140 | 1.65 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,230 | 3100 | 1.3 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $134,010 | 10210 | 1.07 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $133,620 | 40 | 0.69 |
| Bellingham, WA | $132,870 | 70 | 0.76 |
| Boulder, CO | $132,740 | 160 | 0.83 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
Lowest published metro medians
| Metro | Median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce, PR | $63,730 | 50 | 0.81 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $75,580 | 160 | 2.21 |
| Laredo, TX | $76,230 | 50 | 0.46 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $76,280 | 570 | 0.83 |
| Johnstown, PA | $76,700 | 40 | 0.9 |
| Niles, MI | $76,960 | 80 | 1.35 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $78,680 | 40 | 0.35 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $79,360 | 40 | 0.65 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $79,420 | 90 | 0.55 |
| Salisbury, MD | $79,630 | 120 | 2.18 |
Pay relative to local wages
The ratio divides this occupation's median by the all-occupations median in the same area. This is not purchasing power. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not pay.
| Metro | Role median annual | All-occupations median | Role / local median | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $140,000 | $39,740 | 3.52× (arithmetic) | 30 | 0.56 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $139,180 | $46,800 | 2.97× (arithmetic) | 140 | 1.65 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $125,530 | $43,540 | 2.88× (arithmetic) | 70 | 0.59 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $129,880 | $45,220 | 2.87× (arithmetic) | 50 | 0.48 |
| Rome, GA | $122,330 | $42,670 | 2.87× (arithmetic) | 50 | 1.1 |
| Decatur, AL | $128,880 | $46,280 | 2.78× (arithmetic) | 40 | 0.6 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $157,120 | $57,290 | 2.74× (arithmetic) | 90 | 0.69 |
| Mobile, AL | $127,420 | $47,000 | 2.71× (arithmetic) | 90 | 0.53 |
| Kokomo, IN | $131,390 | $48,980 | 2.68× (arithmetic) | 30 | 0.9 |
| Pueblo, CO | $131,140 | $48,940 | 2.68× (arithmetic) | 50 | 0.75 |
Top-coded and suppressed medians cannot be ranked as exact wages. Location quotient measures employment concentration, not relative pay or cost of living.
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- Northern New Jersey
- Chicago
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Miami
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
- Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
- Columbus, OH
- Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
- Cleveland, OH
- St. Louis, MO-IL
Questions about these figures
What does the $106,660 median mean for Head of Facilities in National?
For Head of Facilities in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 11-3013, Facilities Managers. The broader mapping for Head of Facilities in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Head of Facilities in National?
The reported middle-half band for Head of Facilities in National is $82,020 to $138,870 on an annual basis. Those two points for Head of Facilities in National describe SOC 11-3013, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Head of Facilities?
The industry cuts used for Head of Facilities in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Head of Facilities in National means the $106,660 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Head of Facilities in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Head of Facilities in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Head of Facilities in National is $106,660; both reference periods remain visible.
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What does the $106,660 median mean for Head of Facilities in National?
For Head of Facilities in National, May 2025 reports that median for SOC 11-3013, Facilities Managers. The broader mapping for Head of Facilities in National is not a separately surveyed niche title in this area.
What band can we use to discuss an offer for Head of Facilities in National?
The reported middle-half band for Head of Facilities in National is $82,020 to $138,870 on an annual basis. Those two points for Head of Facilities in National describe SOC 11-3013, not an instruction to pay a particular candidate either endpoint.
Can we claim an industry premium inside National for Head of Facilities?
The industry cuts used for Head of Facilities in National are national, while the local comparison is cross-industry. That separation for Head of Facilities in National means the $106,660 local median cannot establish an industry premium within this area.
Is the prior figure for Head of Facilities in National a forecast?
The May 2024 comparison for Head of Facilities in National is an earlier published survey cell, not a projection. The current May 2025 figure for Head of Facilities in National is $106,660; both reference periods remain visible.
Salary methodology. Official data retrieved 2026-10-07.
CAM has different meanings. NAA CAM is the Certified Apartment Manager credential. The Florida community association manager license is a separate license, cited here as an example of state licensing. In commercial budgets, CAM means common area maintenance. We check the credential or license relevant to the opening, where the state requires it.