Career comparison
Administrative Services Manager vs. Facilities Manager
Side-by-side pay, training, growth and day-to-day duties to help you choose between two related careers.
Administrative services managers earn more at the median ($114,130 vs. $106,660), while administrative services managers usually get to work faster (Several years of experience of training). Administrative services managers run the support services that keep an office working. Facilities managers keep buildings safe, working and efficient.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
| Administrative Services Manager | Facilities Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $114,130 ($54.87/hr) | $106,660 ($51.28/hr) |
| Pay range (10th–90th) | $67,100 – $207,720 | $64,480 – $176,120 |
| Job growth, 2025–35 | +5.2% (faster than average) | +4.6% (about as fast as average) |
| Openings per year | 22,000 | 14,200 |
| Typical entry education | Bachelor's degree | Bachelor's degree |
| Training time | Several years of experience | Several years of experience |
| Key credential | Certified Administrative Professional | Certified Facility Manager (CFM) |
| Work setting | Managers work in offices across every industry.. | Facilities managers work in offices, mechanical rooms, roofs and grounds of buildings and campuses.. |
What each job does
Administrative Services Manager
- Supervise administrative staff
- Manage records and documents
- Oversee mail and supplies
- Manage vendor contracts
- Set office policies
Facilities Manager
- Oversee building maintenance
- Manage contractors
- Plan budgets
- Ensure code compliance
- Manage energy use
How they’re similar
Both careers involve teamwork, high responsibility, and high-pay. Both are part of the business & office field, so many skills transfer between them.
Which should you choose?
Choose administrative services manager if…
- I’m very organized
- I like solving everyday problems
- I enjoy managing people
Choose facilities manager if…
- I like how buildings work
- I solve problems fast
- I can manage contractors
Still torn? Take the Administrative Services Manager fit quiz and the Facilities Manager fit quiz, or the full Career Match Quiz.
Quick comparisons
Which pays more, administrative services manager or facilities manager?
Administrative Services Managers earn more at the median: $114,130 versus $106,660 for facilities managers, based on BLS May 2025 data.
Which takes less time to train for?
Administrative Services Managers typically train faster (Several years of experience) than facilities managers (Several years of experience).
Which career has better job growth?
BLS projects administrative services managers to grow +5.2% from 2025–35, compared with +4.6% for facilities managers.