Facilities Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Facilities Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Facilities Engineer in the United States is $77,881 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,467
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,861 to $84,992
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,469
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Facilities Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $84,992 $7,083 $1,634 $41
Average $77,881 $6,490 $1,498 $37
25th Percentile $70,861 $5,905 $1,363 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Facilities Engineer Salaries

A Facilities Engineer'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Facilities Engineers

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:

  • San Jose: $98,231
  • San Francisco: $97,156
  • Oakland: $95,108

What Skills Can Increase a Facilities Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 5.12% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Carpentry (Mentioned in 3.28% Job Postings): Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry. In the United States, 98.5% of carpenters are male, and it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999. In 2006 in the United States, there were about 1.5 million carpentry positions. Carpenters are usually the first tradesmen on a job and the last to leave. Carpenters normally framed post-and-beam buildings until the end of the 19th century; now this old fashioned carpentry is called timber framing. Carpenters learn this trade by being employed through an apprenticeship training—normally 4 years—and qualify by successfully completing that country's competence test in places such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa. It is also common that the skill can be learned by gaining work experience other than a formal training program, which may be the case in many places.
  • Painting (Mentioned in 1.95% Job Postings): Painting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a solid surface (called the "matrix" or "support"). The medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush, but other implements, such as knives, sponges, and airbrushes, can be used. The final work is also called a painting. Painting is an important form in the visual arts, bringing in elements such as drawing, gesture (as in gestural painting), composition, narration (as in narrative art), or abstraction (as in abstract art). Paintings can be naturalistic and representational (as in a still life or landscape painting), photographic, abstract, narrative, symbolistic (as in Symbolist art), emotive (as in Expressionism), or political in nature (as in Artivism). A portion of the history of painting in both Eastern and Western art is dominated by religious art. Examples of this kind of painting range from artwork depicting mythological figures on pottery, to Biblical scenes Sistine Chapel ceiling, to scenes from the life of Buddha or other images of Eastern religious origin.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 5.12%
Carpentry 3.28%
Painting 1.95%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Facilities Engineer's salary.
  • DevOps: Can increase your salary by up to 38%.
  • Cybersecurity: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
  • AWS: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
DevOps
$107,476
38%
Cybersecurity
$98,909
27%
AWS
$97,351
25%
Penetration Testing
$92,678
19%
Information Security
$91,899
18%
Linux
$91,899
18%
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Facilities Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Facilities Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Telecom and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Facilities Engineer positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Facilities Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Facilities Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Telecom$116,821$56.050%

How Education impacts a Facilities Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Facilities Engineers enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Facilities Engineer with a No Diploma is between $60,684 and $67,349).

Facilities Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Facilities Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 16.7%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Facilities Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Facilities Engineer'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Facilities Engineer

Salaries for a Facilities Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,266 in 2023 to around $70,770 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Facilities Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Facilities Engineer Over Time

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2023
$71,266
2024
$71,056
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$70,770
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    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    7 Days Ago

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    Columbus, OH

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    XPO | Columbus, OH

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    7 Days Ago

  • Schneider

    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

    CDL-A - Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Dedicated Reefer truck driver - Kroger. Average pay. $1,200-$1,450 weekly. Home time. Daily. Experience. Al... more

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  • Summit Recruiting Group

    Columbus, OH

    Summit Recruiting Group | Columbus, OH

    NP/PA Dermatology job opening in Columbus, OHPosition Details. Full-time, permanent opening. Experience required. Well-Established Practice. Seeking a NP/P... more

    9 Days Ago

  • GO Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    GO Staffing | Columbus, OH

    Locums - A well respected group has a Trauma Surgery APP opportunity available in Columbus, Ohio. Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. 1/1/... more

    10 Days Ago

  • The Curare Group, Inc

    Columbus, OH

    The Curare Group, Inc | Columbus, OH

    Hospital is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatrician to join a well-respected and growing practice located an hour from Columbus. Only Pediatr... more

    10 Days Ago

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FAQ about Facilities Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Facilities Engineer?

The Telecom industry offers the highest average compensation for Facilities Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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