Facilities Managers Salary
Facilities Managers in Merced, CA make a median of $121,730 a year, or about $58.52 an hour. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $169K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.28), that's roughly $123,860 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,503/month, or 20.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $122K get you in Merced?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Merced’s Regional Price Parity (98.28). 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 Merced
Merced sits well above the national pay line for facilities managers, local pay runs about 14% higher than the U.S. median of $107K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,503/month, 20.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 98.28) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Merced offers a genuinely strong financial position for facilities managerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for facilities managers in metros near Merced, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $115K | $101K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $134K | $116K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $102K | $91K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $109K | $102K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Merced, CA
Entry-level facilities managers (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $122K. Top earners bring in $169K or more, a $104K 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 Merced?
Yes — at the median salary of $122K, rent takes 20.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,503/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for facilities managers in Merced?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new facilities managers typically earn — is $66K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,930/month. At HUD’s $1,503/month FMR, rent would take 38% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is facilities manager a high-paying job in Merced?
Local pay is 14% above the national median — $122K here vs. $107K nationally.
How does Merced compare to the national average for facilities managers?
Merced pays $122K median vs. the U.S. average of $107K — that’s +14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.28), the purchasing-power equivalent is $124K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do facilities managers make in Merced, CA?
The median is $121,730 a year, that works out to about $59 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,500, and experienced facilities managers can clear $169,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $122K enough to live in Merced?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,208/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,503/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 Merced?
Merced has a Regional Price Parity of 98.28 (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 $123,860 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.