Facilities Managers Salary
Facilities Managers in Modesto, CA make a median of $124,000 a year, or about $59.61 an hour. The range runs from $74K at the entry level to $184K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.11), that's roughly $119,105 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,758/month, or 24% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $124K get you in Modesto?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Modesto’s Regional Price Parity (104.11). 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 Modesto
Modesto sits well above the national pay line for facilities managers, local pay runs about 16% higher than the U.S. median of $107K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,758/month, 24% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 104.11) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Modesto offers a genuinely strong financial position for facilities managerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for facilities managers in metros near Modesto, 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, Modesto, CA
Entry-level facilities managers (10th percentile) start around $74K. Mid-career wages sit at $124K. Top earners bring in $184K or more, a $110K 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 Modesto?
Yes — at the median salary of $124K, rent takes 24% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,758/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for facilities managers in Modesto?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new facilities managers typically earn — is $74K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,414/month. At HUD’s $1,758/month FMR, rent would take 40% 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 Modesto?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $124K here vs. $107K nationally.
How does Modesto compare to the national average for facilities managers?
Modesto pays $124K median vs. the U.S. average of $107K — that’s +16%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.11), the purchasing-power equivalent is $119K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do facilities managers make in Modesto, CA?
The median is $124,000 a year, that works out to about $60 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,560, and experienced facilities managers can clear $183,810. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $124K enough to live in Modesto?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,320/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,758/month, which eats 24% 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 Modesto?
Modesto has a Regional Price Parity of 104.11 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median facilities managers salary is worth about $119,105 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.