Facilities Managers Salary
Facilities Managers in Boulder, CO make a median of $132,740 a year, or about $63.82 an hour. The range runs from $86K at the entry level to $193K for experienced workers.
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What $133K actually covers in Boulder, month by month
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for facilities managers in metros near Boulder, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $126K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $112K | , |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $122K | , |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $102K | $99K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Boulder, CO
Entry-level facilities managers (10th percentile) start around $86K. Mid-career wages sit at $133K. Top earners bring in $193K or more, a $107K spread from bottom to top.
Facilities Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| 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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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a facilities manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Boulder?
Yes — at the median salary of $133K, rent takes 20.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,667/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for facilities managers in Boulder?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new facilities managers typically earn — is $86K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,438/month.
Is facilities manager a high-paying job in Boulder?
Local pay is 24% above the national median — $133K here vs. $107K nationally.
How does Boulder compare to the national average for facilities managers?
Boulder pays $133K median vs. the U.S. average of $107K — that’s +24%.
How much do facilities managers make in Boulder, CO?
The median is $132,740 a year, that works out to about $64 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $86,240, and experienced facilities managers can clear $193,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $133K enough to live in Boulder?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,970/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,667/month, which eats 20.9% 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 Boulder?
Boulder has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median facilities managers salary is worth about $132,740 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.