Facilities Managers Salary
Facilities Managers in Washington make a median of $139,990 a year, or about $67.31 an hour. The range runs from $89K at the entry level to $207K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.01), that's roughly $137,232 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,830/month, or 20.3% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $140K get you in Washington?
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What this looks like in Washington
Washington sits well above the national pay line for facilities managers, local pay runs about 31% higher than the U.S. median of $107K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,830/month, 20.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 102.01) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Washington offers a genuinely strong financial position for facilities managerss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Washington
Entry-level facilities managers (10th percentile) start around $89K. Mid-career wages sit at $140K. Top earners bring in $207K or more, a $118K spread from bottom to top.
Facilities Managers salary by metro in Washington
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Richland | $157K | +12% | 90 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $149K | +7% | 1,830 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $134K | -5% | 40 |
| Bellingham | $133K | -5% | 70 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $129K | -8% | 40 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $128K | -8% | 90 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $124K | -11% | 80 |
| Yakima | $115K | -18% | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $109K | -22% | 150 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a facilities manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Washington?
Yes — at the median salary of $140K, rent takes 20.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,830/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for facilities managers in Washington?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new facilities managers typically earn — is $89K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,352/month. At HUD’s $1,830/month FMR, rent would take 34% 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 Washington?
Local pay is 31% above the national median — $140K here vs. $107K nationally.
How does Washington compare to the national average for facilities managers?
Washington pays $140K median vs. the U.S. average of $107K — that’s +31%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.01), the purchasing-power equivalent is $137K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do facilities managers make in Washington?
The median is $139,990 a year, that works out to about $67 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $89,200, and experienced facilities managers can clear $207,120. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $140K enough to live in Washington?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,870/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,830/month, which eats 20.6% 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 Washington?
Washington has a Regional Price Parity of 102.01 (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 $137,232 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.