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Facilities Managers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$149,490

Mean: $149,830

~$116,602 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$71.87

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$7,786/mo

Savings rate

75%

Facilities Managers salary in Seattle, WA — median $149,490/year, range $121,700-$166,040

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$121,700

Median

$149,490

75th %

$166,040

Median is in the 63th percentile of the typical range

Facilities Managers in other WA cities

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About Facilities Managers salaries in Seattle, WA

BLS figures put the median pay for facilities managers in Seattle, WA, at $149,490 a year. It runs 45% above the national median of $102,990 for this occupation — pay here is notably stronger than the U.S. average. The middle 50% land between $121,700 and $166,040 — a 44,340 range that reflects differences in seniority, employer type, and specialization. The average (mean) of $149,830 comes in higher than the median, which usually means a share of high earners is pulling the average up. The catch: Seattle is roughly in line with the national cost of living (cost index 100 against a 100 baseline), so that headline number buys less than it would elsewhere. On an hourly basis that is about $71.87, useful for comparing contract or part-time offers.

For context, the national median for facilities managers across all U.S. metros in our data is $102,990.

Career Outlook

6% growthAs fast as average (BLS 2024–2034)

6% growth. Hybrid work means companies need less office space but more flexible, tech-enabled spaces. Facilities managers who can optimize space utilization and manage building automation systems are in demand.

Worth knowing: IFMA certification is the industry standard and directly correlates with higher pay. The managers who understand both HVAC systems and occupancy analytics software command the best salaries.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a facilities managers in Seattle?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $149,490. The average (mean) is $149,830, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a facilities managers make per hour in Seattle?

About $71.87/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for facilities managers in Seattle?

The middle 50% earn between $121,700 and $166,040. Below $121,700 is typically entry-level; above $166,040 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $149,490 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$149,490$116,602
Monthly$12,458$9,717
Biweekly$5,750$4,485
Weekly$2,875$2,242
Hourly (40h/wk)$71.87$56.06
Hourly (35h/wk)$82.14$64.07
Hourly (30h/wk)$95.83$74.74
Daily (8h)$575$448

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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