Facilities Managers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $106,540 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $51.22
10th percentile $70,480
90th percentile $174,370
Employed locally 1,670
National median $104,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,480
    25th
    $80,280
    50th (median)
    $106,540
    75th
    $142,130
    90th
    $174,370

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Facilities Managers salary vs area income 104% Median Facilities Managers salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Facilities Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $159,530
    Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area $149,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,890
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $137,230
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $134,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,570

    Nearby metros — Facilities Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $137,890
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,570
    Tuscaloosa, AL $133,880
    Decatur, AL $126,100
    Vallejo, CA $125,290
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $124,900

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Facilities Managers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Facilities Managers in San Diego, CA is $51.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $84.76 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Facilities Managers salaries?

    The median Facilities Managers salary in San Diego, CA is 1.8% above the national median of $104,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Facilities Managers in San Diego?

    Entry-level Facilities Managers (10th percentile) earn around $70,480 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,280.