What are the main factors that influence a Facilities Engineering Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Facilities Engineering Director's salary?

A Facilities Engineering Director's salary grows with experience: a Facilities Engineering Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $130,221, a Facilities Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $149,142, a Facilities Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $177,693, a Facilities Engineering Director (5+ years)earns $205,768, a VP of Facilities Engineering (5+ years)earns $221,326,

What are the highest paying states for a Facilities Engineering Director?

Facilities Engineering Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Facilities Engineering Director roles are District of Columbia $205,768, California $204,987, Massachusetts $202,255. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Facilities Engineering Director roles make?

Salaries for Facilities Engineering Director level roles vary by specialization: VP of Facilities Engineering: $199,897; Facilities Project Engineering Director: $185,900; Facilities Director: $174,372; Facilities Project Engineering Senior Manager: $160,500; Facilities Engineering Senior Manager: $160,489.

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Facilities Engineering Director Salary in District of Columbia

How much does a Facilities Engineering Director make in District of Columbia?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Facilities Engineering Director in District of Columbia is $205,768 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $99.

However, a Facilities Engineering Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $266,841
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $187,376 to $237,736
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,631

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Facilities Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$237,736	$19,811	$4,572	$114
Average	$205,768	$17,147	$3,957	$99
25th Percentile	$187,376	$15,615	$3,603	$90

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Key Factors That Influence Facilities Engineering Director Salaries

A Facilities Engineering Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Facilities Engineering Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Facilities Engineering Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Facilities Engineering Senior Supervisor (3-5 years): $130,221
Facilities Engineering Manager (5+ years): $149,142
Facilities Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years): $177,693
Facilities Engineering Director (5+ years): $205,768
VP of Facilities Engineering (5+ years): $221,326

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Facilities Engineering Senior Supervisor	3-5 years	$130,221
Facilities Engineering Manager	5+ years	$149,142
Facilities Engineering Senior Manager	5+ years	$177,693
Facilities Engineering Director	5+ years	$205,768
VP of Facilities Engineering	5+ years	$221,326

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How Do Facilities Engineering Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Facilities Engineering Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $205,768.
California: $204,987.
Massachusetts: $202,255.

District of Columbia $205,768 California $204,987 Massachusetts $202,255 Washington $201,512 New Jersey $201,437 Alaska $201,177 Connecticut $198,613 New York $197,572

Hawaii $194,245 Rhode Island $192,684 Maryland $191,625 Minnesota $190,175 Colorado $189,618 Illinois $189,432 Oregon $188,726 Delaware $188,205

New Hampshire $187,878 Virginia $187,146 Pennsylvania $185,009 Nevada $183,931 North Dakota $183,578 Michigan $183,020 Wisconsin $182,816 Vermont $182,407

Texas $181,273 Maine $181,199 Arizona $181,087 Ohio $180,957 Georgia $179,248 Indiana $178,393 Wyoming $178,225 Utah $177,965

Iowa $177,854 Kansas $176,962 Louisiana $176,701 North Carolina $176,609 Missouri $176,571 Florida $175,847 Montana $175,456 Nebraska $175,085

Kentucky $174,880 South Carolina $174,137 Tennessee $173,672 Idaho $173,486 New Mexico $172,130 Oklahoma $171,832 Alabama $170,736 South Dakota $168,896

Arkansas $167,892 West Virginia $167,353 Mississippi $165,737

Top Paying Cities for Facilities Engineering Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Parcel Return Service: $205,768
Washington: $205,768
Naval Anacost Annex: $205,768

Parcel Return Service, DC $205,768 Washington, DC $205,768 Naval Anacost Annex, DC $205,768 Washington Navy Yard, DC $205,768

Facilities Engineering Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Facilities Engineering Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$187,376

Average $205,768/year

$237,736

$15,615

Average $17,147/month

$19,811

$3,603

Average $3,957/week

$4,572

$90

Average $99/hour

$114

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$237,736	$19,811	$4,572	$114
Average	$205,768	$17,147	$3,957	$99
25th Percentile	$187,376	$15,615	$3,603	$90

Facilities Engineering Director Salary Growth & Career Path

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VP of Facilities Engineering

For a Facilities Engineering Director, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the VP of Facilities Engineering role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $221,326 - a projected growth of 8% over your current level.

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