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Facilities Managers Salary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Facilities Managers in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA make a median of $106,540 a year, or about $51.22 an hour. The range runs from $70K at the entry level to $174K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 111.89), so that salary is closer to $95,219 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $3,001/month — about 45.8% of take-home, which is tight.

$107K
Median annual
$51.22/hr
Hourly rate
$70K
Entry level (10th %)
$174K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $107K get you in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad?

Estimated take-home pay$6,441/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$3,001/mo
Rent as % of take-home46.6% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$439/mo
Utilities-$219/mo
Transportation-$385/mo
Healthcare *-$255/mo
Left over$2,142/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad’s Regional Price Parity (111.89). 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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About facilities managers

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 141,090
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA employed: 1,670
Category: Management

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Bar chart showing Facilities Managers salary percentiles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA: 10th percentile $70,480, 25th percentile $80,280, median $106,540, 75th percentile $142,130, 90th percentile $174,370. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$70K25th$80KMedian$107K75th$142K90th$174K
Bar chart showing Facilities Managers salary percentiles in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA: 10th percentile $70,480, 25th percentile $80,280, median $106,540, 75th percentile $142,130, 90th percentile $174,370. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level facilities managers (10th percentile) start around $70K. Mid-career wages sit at $107K. Top earners bring in $174K or more, a $104K spread from bottom to top.

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Facilities Managers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$130K+24%2,830
Delaware$130K+24%240
New York$128K+22%9,140
New Jersey$123K+17%5,290
Massachusetts$122K+16%5,830
Alabama$119K+14%950
District of Columbia$116K+11%820
California$116K+11%18,620
Virginia$115K+10%2,630
Georgia$115K+10%2,530
Wyoming$110K+5%150
Kansas$109K+4%1,070
Minnesota$108K+3%2,520
Connecticut$108K+3%2,620
Alaska$107K+2%870
Texas$105K+1%11,470
Wisconsin$105K+0%1,710
New Mexico$104K-0%370
Hawaii$104K-0%790
Oregon$104K-1%2,020
Illinois$103K-1%8,320
Tennessee$103K-2%2,210
New Hampshire$102K-2%600
North Carolina$102K-2%4,040
Rhode Island$102K-2%460
Nebraska$99K-5%1,460
South Dakota$99K-5%350
Idaho$99K-5%480
Michigan$99K-6%4,320
Nevada$98K-7%1,240
Iowa$98K-7%1,920
Indiana$98K-7%3,810
West Virginia$98K-7%590
Missouri$97K-8%2,170
Kentucky$96K-8%950
South Carolina$96K-8%1,530
Ohio$96K-8%5,140
Pennsylvania$95K-9%5,860
Arkansas$95K-9%760
Maine$95K-9%700
Oklahoma$94K-10%750
Utah$94K-10%1,600
Maryland$94K-11%4,320
Arizona$93K-11%3,180
Montana$93K-12%310
Louisiana$92K-12%1,090
Mississippi$91K-13%880
Florida$91K-13%7,110
Vermont$88K-16%400
North Dakota$84K-19%260
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Frequently asked questions

How much do facilities managers make in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA?

The median is $106,540 a year, that works out to about $51 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $70,480, and experienced facilities managers can clear $174,370. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $107K enough to live in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,441/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $3,001/month, which eats 46.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a facilities managers salary go in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad?

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad has a Regional Price Parity of 111.89 (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 $95,219 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.

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