What are the main factors that influence a Building Maintenance Manager's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Building Maintenance Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Building Maintenance Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Building Maintenance Manager's salary?

A Building Maintenance Manager's salary grows with experience: a Facilities Supervisor (0-3 years)earns $85,531, a Facilities Senior Supervisor (3-5 years)earns $95,042, a Building Maintenance Manager (5+ years)earns $108,096, a Facilities Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $138,272, a Facilities Director (5+ years)earns $177,066,

What are the highest paying states for a Building Maintenance Manager?

Building Maintenance Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Building Maintenance Manager roles are District of Columbia $119,129, California $118,677, Massachusetts $117,096. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Building Maintenance Manager roles make?

Salaries for Building Maintenance Manager level roles vary by specialization: Manager of Building and Facilities Operations: $106,500; Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor III: $87,800; Building Maintenance Supervisor: $87,168; Building Maintenance Engineer: $85,628; Building & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor II: $79,300.

Building Maintenance Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Building Maintenance Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Maintenance Manager in Delaware is $108,961 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, a Building Maintenance Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,456
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,511 to $120,736
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $85,175

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Building Maintenance Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,736	$10,061	$2,322	$58
Average	$108,961	$9,080	$2,095	$52
25th Percentile	$96,511	$8,043	$1,856	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Building Maintenance Manager Salaries

A Building Maintenance Manager'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 Building Maintenance Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Building Maintenance Manager'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,531
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,042
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,096
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $138,272
Expert (over 8 years): $177,066

Levels	Salary
Facilitie... Level Building Maintenance Manager	$85,531
Facilitie... Level Building Maintenance Manager	$95,042
Building ... Level Building Maintenance Manager	$108,096
Facilitie... Level Building Maintenance Manager	$138,272
Facilitie... Level Building Maintenance Manager	$177,066

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How Do Building Maintenance Manager 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 Building Maintenance Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,129.
California: $118,677.
Massachusetts: $117,096.

District of Columbia $119,129 California $118,677 Massachusetts $117,096 Washington $116,665 New Jersey $116,622 Alaska $116,472 Connecticut $114,987 New York $114,384

Hawaii $112,458 Rhode Island $111,554 Maryland $110,941 Minnesota $110,102 Colorado $109,779 Illinois $109,672 Oregon $109,263 Delaware $108,961

New Hampshire $108,772 Virginia $108,348 Pennsylvania $107,111 Nevada $106,487 North Dakota $106,282 Michigan $105,960 Wisconsin $105,841 Vermont $105,604

Texas $104,948 Maine $104,905 Arizona $104,841 Ohio $104,765 Georgia $103,775 Indiana $103,280 Wyoming $103,184 Utah $103,033

Iowa $102,968 Kansas $102,452 Louisiana $102,301 North Carolina $102,248 Missouri $102,226 Florida $101,806 Montana $101,580 Nebraska $101,365

Kentucky $101,247 South Carolina $100,817 Tennessee $100,548 Idaho $100,440 New Mexico $99,654 Oklahoma $99,482 Alabama $98,848 South Dakota $97,782

Arkansas $97,201 West Virginia $96,889 Mississippi $95,953

Top Paying Cities for Building Maintenance Managers

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:

Lincoln: $108,471
Little Creek: $109,265
Magnolia: $109,108

Lincoln, DE $108,471 Little Creek, DE $109,265 Magnolia, DE $109,108 Milford, DE $108,746 Marydel, DE $108,925 Millsboro, DE $108,016 Millville, DE $108,182 Milton, DE $108,370

Nassau, DE $108,448 Ocean View, DE $108,164 Rehoboth Beach, DE $108,372 Seaford, DE $108,433 Selbyville, DE $107,984 Smyrna, DE $109,340 Viola, DE $108,837 Woodside, DE $109,129

Bear, DE $108,878 Newark, DE $108,837 Claymont, DE $109,059 Delaware City, DE $108,945 Hockessin, DE $108,827 Kirkwood, DE $108,925 Middletown, DE $108,967 Montchanin, DE $108,852

New Castle, DE $108,868 Odessa, DE $109,021 Port Penn, DE $109,094 Rockland, DE $108,862 Saint Georges, DE $108,932 Townsend, DE $109,100 Winterthur, DE $108,875 Lewes, DE $108,412

Wilmington, DE $108,832 Dover, DE $109,265 Dover Afb, DE $108,689 Bethany Beach, DE $108,050 Bethel, DE $108,162 Bridgeville, DE $108,417 Camden Wyoming, DE $108,957 Cheswold, DE $109,229

Clayton, DE $109,233 Dagsboro, DE $107,975 Delmar, DE $107,802 Ellendale, DE $108,129 Felton, DE $108,738 Fenwick Island, DE $107,998 Frankford, DE $107,810 Frederica, DE $108,845

Georgetown, DE $107,934 Greenwood, DE $108,434 Harbeson, DE $108,049 Harrington, DE $108,600 Hartly, DE $108,938 Houston, DE $108,445 Kenton, DE $109,238 Laurel, DE $107,869

Yorklyn, DE $108,859

Building Maintenance Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Building Maintenance Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Building Maintenance Manager positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Building Maintenance Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Building Maintenance Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$119,858	$58.0	10%
Biotechnology	$119,858	$58.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$119,858	$58.0	10%
Financial Services	$119,858	$58.0	10%
Healthcare	$119,858	$58.0	10%

Building Maintenance Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building Maintenance Manager'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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$96,511

Average $108,961/year

$120,736

$8,043

Average $9,080/month

$10,061

$1,856

Average $2,095/week

$2,322

$46

Average $52/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,736	$10,061	$2,322	$58
Average	$108,961	$9,080	$2,095	$52
25th Percentile	$96,511	$8,043	$1,856	$46

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