Facilities Managers Salary
Facilities Managers in Alexandria, LA make a median of $91,170 a year, or about $43.83 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $119K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 85.69), which stretches that salary to about $106,395 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $994/month, or 17.2% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $91K get you in Alexandria?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Alexandria’s Regional Price Parity (85.69). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Alexandria
Pay for facilities managers in Alexandria runs about 15% below the U.S. median of $107K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $994/month, 17.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 85.69 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 14% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Alexandria can be a reasonable trade-off for facilities managerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for facilities managers in metros near Alexandria, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $98K | $108K |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $105K | $124K |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $96K | $103K |
| Lake Charles | $79K | $92K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Alexandria, LA
Entry-level facilities managers (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $91K. Top earners bring in $119K or more, a $56K spread from bottom to top.
Facilities Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Facilities Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $140K | +31% | 2,790 |
| New York | $131K | +23% | 9,580 |
| Delaware | $129K | +21% | 240 |
| New Jersey | $124K | +16% | 5,690 |
| Massachusetts | $124K | +16% | 6,070 |
| Colorado | $123K | +15% | 2,150 |
| Alabama | $121K | +13% | 940 |
| California | $119K | +11% | 20,550 |
| Kansas | $117K | +10% | 1,080 |
| Virginia | $117K | +9% | 2,950 |
| District of Columbia | $116K | +9% | 930 |
| Georgia | $114K | +7% | 2,670 |
| Alaska | $114K | +6% | 870 |
| Connecticut | $111K | +4% | 2,650 |
| Oregon | $111K | +4% | 1,830 |
| Minnesota | $110K | +3% | 3,000 |
| Hawaii | $109K | +2% | 760 |
| North Carolina | $108K | +1% | 4,810 |
| New Mexico | $108K | +1% | 390 |
| Illinois | $107K | +0% | 9,180 |
| Tennessee | $107K | +0% | 2,580 |
| New Hampshire | $107K | +0% | 550 |
| Rhode Island | $107K | -0% | 470 |
| Wyoming | $106K | -0% | 190 |
| Indiana | $105K | -2% | 4,110 |
| South Carolina | $104K | -3% | 1,750 |
| Wisconsin | $104K | -3% | 2,010 |
| Nebraska | $102K | -4% | 1,430 |
| Nevada | $102K | -5% | 1,250 |
| South Dakota | $101K | -5% | 370 |
| Kentucky | $101K | -6% | 1,070 |
| Missouri | $100K | -6% | 1,920 |
| Arizona | $100K | -6% | 3,430 |
| Idaho | $100K | -6% | 610 |
| Texas | $99K | -7% | 13,140 |
| Utah | $99K | -7% | 1,770 |
| Iowa | $99K | -7% | 2,340 |
| Florida | $99K | -7% | 8,620 |
| Maine | $98K | -8% | 670 |
| Michigan | $98K | -8% | 4,920 |
| Ohio | $98K | -8% | 6,030 |
| Maryland | $98K | -8% | 5,210 |
| Louisiana | $97K | -9% | 1,160 |
| Montana | $96K | -10% | 340 |
| Pennsylvania | $95K | -11% | 6,870 |
| West Virginia | $95K | -11% | 610 |
| Mississippi | $94K | -12% | 930 |
| North Dakota | $92K | -14% | 270 |
| Oklahoma | $90K | -15% | 1,040 |
| Arkansas | $90K | -16% | 880 |
| Vermont | $89K | -17% | 500 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a facilities manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Alexandria?
Yes — at the median salary of $91K, rent takes 17.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $994/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for facilities managers in Alexandria?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new facilities managers typically earn — is $64K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,827/month. At HUD’s $994/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is facilities manager a high-paying job in Alexandria?
Local pay runs 15% below the national median — $91K here vs. $107K nationally. Cost of living is 14% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Alexandria compare to the national average for facilities managers?
Alexandria pays $91K median vs. the U.S. average of $107K — that’s -15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 85.69), the purchasing-power equivalent is $106K — below the national median.
How much do facilities managers make in Alexandria, LA?
The median is $91,170 a year, that works out to about $44 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,780, and experienced facilities managers can clear $119,400. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $91K enough to live in Alexandria?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,769/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $994/month, which eats 17.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a facilities managers salary go in Alexandria?
Alexandria has a Regional Price Parity of 85.69 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median facilities managers salary is worth about $106,395 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do facilities managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.