Facilities Managers Salary
Facilities Managers in Colorado make a median of $122,510 a year, or about $58.9 an hour. The range runs from $79K at the entry level to $195K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $123K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level facilities managers (10th percentile) start around $79K. Mid-career wages sit at $123K. Top earners bring in $195K or more, a $116K spread from bottom to top.
Facilities Managers salary by metro in Colorado
7 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $133K | +8% | 160 |
| Greeley | $131K | +7% | 90 |
| Pueblo | $131K | +7% | 50 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $126K | +3% | 1,120 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $122K | -1% | 120 |
| Colorado Springs | $112K | -8% | 190 |
| Grand Junction | $110K | -11% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a facilities manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
Yes — at the median salary of $123K, rent takes 27.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for facilities managers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new facilities managers typically earn — is $79K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,742/month.
Is facilities manager a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 15% above the national median — $123K here vs. $107K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for facilities managers?
Colorado pays $123K median vs. the U.S. average of $107K — that’s +15%.
How much do facilities managers make in Colorado?
The median is $122,510 a year, that works out to about $59 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $79,030, and experienced facilities managers can clear $195,360. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $123K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,425/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 27.5% 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 Colorado?
Colorado 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 $122,510 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.