SOC 11-3013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Facilities Managers — Alabama
Alabama · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Facilities Managers in Alabama is $121,010 per year, 13.5% above the national median of $106,660.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Facilities Managers in Alabama is $121,010 per year, 13.5% above the national median of $106,660. Half of workers earn between $99,440 and $144,990. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $82,450 and the ninetieth at $174,990.
The area has 940 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Alabama ranks number 7th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Florence records the highest median at $140,000. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 47th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,450 | −22.7% |
| 25th | $99,440 | −6.8% |
| Median (50th) | $121,010 | +13.5% |
| 75th | $144,990 | +35.9% |
| 90th | $174,990 | +64.1% |
| Mean | $126,100 | +18.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florence | $140,000 | 30 | |
| 2 | Tuscaloosa | $129,880 | 50 | |
| 3 | Decatur | $128,880 | 40 | |
| 4 | Mobile | $127,420 | 90 | |
| 5 | Birmingham | $114,750 | 250 | |
| 6 | Huntsville | $111,730 | 100 | |
| 7 | Montgomery | $102,800 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $121,010 goes as far as $136,273 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$121,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$136,273US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $121,010 a year, 13.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $82,450 to $174,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 940 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Florence, at $140,000.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Facilities Managers in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $121,010, or $58.18 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $106,660, so pay in Alabama is 13.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $174,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $82,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Florence, at $140,000 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 940 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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