Facilities Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $115,690 +10.5% vs national
Median hourly $55.62
10th percentile $73,680
90th percentile $200,950
Employed locally 90
National median $104,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,680
    25th
    $87,010
    50th (median)
    $115,690
    75th
    $140,040
    90th
    $200,950

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Facilities Managers salary vs area income 106% Median Facilities Managers salary is 6% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Facilities Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Facilities Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $55.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.95 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Facilities Managers salaries?

    The median Facilities Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 10.5% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Facilities Managers (10th percentile) earn around $73,680 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,010.