Cuts energy use and cost across a portfolio of buildings or plants by tracking consumption, buying power wisely and leading efficiency projects. BLS does not publish separate figures for facilities managers; it counts them within facilities manager (SOC 11-3013), whose median pay is $106,660 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
- SOC 11-3013
- Management
- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Energy Manager in four numbers
- Median pay
- $106,660a year, or $51.28/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $64KTop 10% $176K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +4.6%Faster than averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+4.6%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +4.6% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 14,200165,900 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 2025165.9K
- Projected 2035173.5K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 165.9K Projected 2035 173.5K - Typical education
- Bachelor'sneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- High school14.6%
- Certificate9.4%
- Some college11.3%
- Associate's57.3%
- Bachelor's7.1%
- Post-bacc certificate0.2%
Highest education held by facilities managers Segment Value High school 14.6% Certificate 9.4% Some college 11.3% Associate's 57.3% Bachelor's 7.1% Post-bacc certificate 0.2%
Also advertised as: Facilities Energy Manager, Corporate Energy Manager, Campus Energy Manager, Energy and Sustainability Manager, Resource Conservation Manager.
Pay
How much do Facilities Managers make?
Every energy manager in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$106,660
Middle half earn $82,020 to $138,870
- 10th
- $64,480
- 25th
- $82,020
- 75th
- $138,870
- 90th
- $176,120
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,480 |
| 25th | $82,020 |
| Median | $106,660 |
| 75th | $138,870 |
| 90th | $176,120 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $106,660
- Median hourly wage
- $51.28/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $116,890
- People employed
- 156,180
Versus all US occupations
At $106,660, Facilities Managers earn 109% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $55,680 a year.
Versus management occupations
Inside the Management group, where the middle occupation pays $126,060, this is 15% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $176,120 or more while the bottom 10% earn $64,480, a gap of 2.7×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 80% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
Washington posts the highest raw median ($139,990), but once local prices are taken into account Alabama leads at $136,237 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Facilities Managers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Washington | $139,990 | $130,816 | 2,790 |
| 2New York | $131,350 | $121,709 | 9,580 |
| 3Delaware | $129,260 | $129,509 | 240 |
| 4New Jersey | $124,110 | $114,066 | 5,690 |
| 5Massachusetts | $124,100 | $117,344 | 6,070 |
| 6Colorado | $122,510 | $118,882 | 2,150 |
| 7Alabama | $121,010 | $136,237 | 940 |
| 8California | $118,620 | $107,135 | 20,550 |
| 9Kansas | $117,270 | $130,202 | 1,080 |
| 10Virginia | $116,540 | $115,267 | 2,950 |
Job outlook
Is Energy Manager a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
Faster than average. +4.6% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Facilities Managers | +4.6% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
Faster than average
BLS projects employment of Facilities Managers to change 4.6% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 7,600 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 14,200 openings are projected each year, 8.6% of the 165,900 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Getting in
How to become an Energy Manager
Most energy managers hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, energy management, environmental science or facilities management. Many start as energy analysts, building operators or engineers at utilities and energy services companies.
The Association of Energy Engineers offers the Certified Energy Manager credential, the most widely recognized in the field, and the US Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program provides training and resources used across public facilities. Knowledge of building systems, data analysis skills and the ability to make a financial case for projects are central.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
Bachelor's degree
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
Less than 5 years
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
None
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Some preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as facilities managers.
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree57.3%
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)14.6%
- Some College Courses11.3%
- Post-Secondary Certificate9.4%
- Bachelor's Degree7.1%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 57.3% |
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 14.6% |
| Some College Courses | 11.3% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.1% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does an Energy Manager do?
Energy managers work for universities, hospitals, school districts, cities, manufacturers and corporate real estate teams. They track electricity, gas and water use across every building, find where energy is wasted, and lead projects such as lighting retrofits, controls upgrades, heat recovery and solar installations.
They analyze utility bills and meter data, benchmark buildings against peers, apply for rebates and incentives, and help negotiate energy supply contracts. Energy managers also report progress toward climate and emissions goals, support compliance with local building performance laws, and work with facility staff to change how equipment is run day to day.
Day-to-day tasks
- Track and analyze energy and water use across facilities
- Benchmark building performance against peers
- Identify and plan energy efficiency projects
- Apply for utility rebates and government incentives
- Support energy procurement and supply contracts
- Report emissions and progress toward sustainability goals
- Work with operators to optimize equipment schedules
Typical tasks, researched by NueCareer from the sources below.
Working conditions and hours
Energy managers work in facility offices and spend time in mechanical rooms, on roofs and at sites across a campus or portfolio. The job mixes data analysis, project management and meetings with finance and operations leaders. Hours are mostly regular, with some travel for multi-site organizations.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayOutdoors in all weather
NeverEvery day
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantConstant contact with other people.
Face-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely importantDealing with customers or the public is very important.
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Speaking3.9
- Reading Comprehension3.8
- Active Listening3.8
- Critical Thinking3.8
- Monitoring3.8
- Writing3.3
- Active Learning3.1
- Learning Strategies3.0
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.9 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 |
| Active Listening | 3.8 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 |
| Monitoring | 3.8 |
| Writing | 3.3 |
| Active Learning | 3.1 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.0 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Social Perceptiveness3.6
- Coordination3.6
- Judgment and Decision Making3.5
- Management of Personnel Resources3.5
- Complex Problem Solving3.4
- Time Management3.4
- Instructing3.3
- Persuasion3.1
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.6 |
| Coordination | 3.6 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.5 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 |
| Time Management | 3.4 |
| Instructing | 3.3 |
| Persuasion | 3.1 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Accounting software · in demand
- Computer aided design CAD software · in demand
- Data base management system software · in demand
- Data base user interface and query software · in demand
- Document management software · in demand
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Process mapping and design software · in demand
- Project management software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits an Energy Manager?
NueCareer estimate (Holland code EIC) built on O*NET's Facilities Manager profile, scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Energy Manager |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 4 |
| Investigative | 3 |
| Artistic | 2 |
| Social | 4 |
| Enterprising | 6 |
| Conventional | 5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around leading, persuading, selling and making decisions, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Enterprising5.5
- Conventional5.3
- Realistic4.2
- Social3.6
- Investigative3.4
- Artistic1.6
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with facilities managers highlighted
- IT Manager$175,140
- Marketing Manager$166,790
- Financial Manager$166,570
- Human Resources Manager$149,280
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- Construction Manager$114,990
- Supply Chain Manager$107,230
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- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager$69,990
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| IT Manager | $175,140 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,790 |
| Financial Manager | $166,570 |
| Human Resources Manager | $149,280 |
| Sales Manager | $148,270 |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $107,230 |
| Energy Manager | $106,660 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager | $69,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Energy Manager: frequently asked questions
How much do Facilities Managers make?
BLS does not publish a separate wage for facilities managers. It counts them within facilities manager, whose median pay is $106,660 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of that occupation earn between $82,020 and $138,870, and the top 10% earn $176,120 or more.
Do you need a degree to become an Energy Manager?
Yes. BLS reports a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education for Facilities Managers, and O*NET rates the preparation needed as some preparation. Employers typically expect less than 5 years of related work experience first. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 57.3% hold associate's degree or other 2-year degree.
Is Energy Manager a growing career?
Yes. Employment is projected to grow 4.6% over 2025–2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 14,200 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does an Energy Manager do?
Energy managers work for universities, hospitals, school districts, cities, manufacturers and corporate real estate teams. A typical task: track and analyze energy and water use across facilities. Employers most often ask for Accounting software, Computer aided design CAD software, Data base management system software.
Which states pay Facilities Managers the most?
The highest state medians for Facilities Managers are Washington ($139,990), New York ($131,350), Delaware ($129,260) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, Alabama moves to the top at $136,237.
What personality type suits an Energy Manager?
O*NET scores Facilities Managers highest on the Enterprising, Conventional and Realistic interest areas, so the work mixes leading, persuading, selling and making decisions with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ESTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.