Career Paths From Facilities Managers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Industrial Production ManagersAdvancement91.4% skill match
Facilities Managers and Industrial Production Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Industrial Production Managers is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 18% higher.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$126,060
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersCareer Change94.7% skill match
Facilities Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 54% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$49,100
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersCareer Change92% skill match
Facilities Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 12% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$93,530
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersCareer Change89.1% skill match
Facilities Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$79,860
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersCareer Change92.2% skill match
Facilities Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$58,430
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersCareer Change89.6% skill match
Facilities Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 30% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$74,450
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry WorkersCareer Change93.2% skill match
Facilities Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 44% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$59,320
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Chefs and Head CooksCareer Change92.4% skill match
Facilities Managers and Chefs and Head Cooks share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Chefs and Head Cooks is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 41% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$62,470
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural ManagersLateral Move96.4% skill match
Facilities Managers and Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 16% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$89,900
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesCareer Change90.5% skill match
Facilities Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3).
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$106,040
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersCareer Change95% skill match
Facilities Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 48% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$55,940
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Food Service ManagersLateral Move92.8% skill match
Facilities Managers and Food Service Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Food Service Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 35% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$69,390
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Lodging ManagersLateral Move91.4% skill match
Facilities Managers and Lodging Managers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Lodging Managers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 35% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$69,250
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersCareer Change92.6% skill match
Facilities Managers and First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 59% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$44,080
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Pest Control WorkersCareer Change89.6% skill match
Facilities Managers and Pest Control Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Pest Control Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 58% lower.
Current median salary
$106,660
Target median salary
$45,250
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.