Civil Engineering Degree Programs in Georgia (2026)

Q: "How much do civil engineers make in Georgia?"

"The median annual wage for civil engineers in Georgia is $84,240, below the national median of $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $75,090 at the 25th percentile to $114,380 at the 75th."

Q: "How many civil engineers work in Georgia?"

"Georgia holds about 9,400 civil engineer jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 367,840, and BLS projects about 23,600 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34)."

Q: "Do I need a license to work as a civil engineer in Georgia?"

"Civil engineering is the most licensure-dependent engineering discipline, because sealing drawings and holding responsible charge require a Professional Engineer license from a state board. The national framework is an ABET-accredited degree, the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam, qualifying experience, then the PE exam. Whether a state accepts an ABET ETAC (engineering technology) degree toward licensure varies, and so do comity rules between states. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with your state engineering licensing board before you enroll in any program."

Q: "Can I earn a ABET-accredited BSCE online while working in Georgia?"

"Often yes. Programs built for working adults deliver coursework online or in the evenings, though any required labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience are completed in person. Confirm that the program's accreditation satisfies your state engineering licensing board."

Q: "What is the highest-paying area of Georgia for civil engineers?"

"Among Georgia metro areas with published data, Augusta reports the highest median at $103,010 (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Q: "Is Georgia a good state for civil engineers?"

"On pay, the state median of $84,240 sits below the national $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 0.81 means the occupation is less concentrated here than in the average state. Weigh that against cost of living and how concentrated the work is near where you actually want to live."

Updated July 24, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Quick answer: Civil Engineers in Georgia earn a median $84,240 per year, below the national median of $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The state employs about 9,400 of them. Licensing runs through your state engineering licensing board.

Civil Engineering Pay and Employment in Georgia at a Glance

Metric	Georgia	National	Source
Median annual wage	$84,240	$100,840	BLS OEWS, May 2025
10th percentile	$62,850	$68,240	BLS OEWS, May 2025
25th percentile	$75,090	$79,930	BLS OEWS, May 2025
75th percentile	$114,380	$129,680	BLS OEWS, May 2025
90th percentile	$153,690	$163,220	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Employment	9,400	367,840	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location quotient	0.81	1.00	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected change (2024-34)	not published by state	5.0%	BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34

How Georgia Pay Compares to the Rest of the Country

The Georgia median of $84,240 sits below the national median of $100,840 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Percentiles matter more than the midpoint when you are deciding whether a degree pays for itself: the 10th percentile is roughly where people start, and the 90th is what the top of the local market looks like after years of experience.

A location quotient of 0.81 puts Georgia below the national average, so the occupation is less concentrated here than in the typical state. Expect a thinner local job market and fewer employers to move between (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The measure compares how concentrated the occupation is here against the national average of 1.00.

Where the Jobs Are in Georgia

Metro area	Median annual wage	Employment
Augusta	$103,010	2,000
Dalton	$99,760	200
Savannah	$98,950	370
Atlanta	$88,000	6,270
Hinesville	$86,790	30
Macon	$83,620	130
Warner Robins	$82,080	160
Valdosta	$79,160	50
Gainesville	$77,950	180
Columbus	$77,600	170

Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Civil engineering demand tracks regional infrastructure, water, transportation and land development activity.

Civil Engineers Wages by Metro Area in Georgia

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), civil engineers wages in Georgia vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell	6,270	$88,000	$100,750	$63,810	$160,150
Augusta-Richmond County	2,000	$103,010	$110,710	$77,000	$164,890
Chattanooga	670	$95,630	$109,060	$64,290	$162,550
Savannah	370	$98,950	$108,850	$66,860	$155,730
Dalton	200	$99,760	$103,690	$76,850	$153,690
Gainesville	180	$77,950	$88,780	$65,520	$130,490
Columbus	170	$77,600	$90,810	$59,420	$137,640
Warner Robins	160	$82,080	$90,030	$62,290	$128,400
Athens-Clarke County	140	$76,650	$84,710	$56,580	$125,940
Macon-Bibb County	130	$83,620	$101,900	$59,690	$167,410
Albany	80	$75,890	$83,400	$56,640	$120,190
Valdosta	50	$79,160	$87,440	$57,610	$133,740
Brunswick-St. Simons	40	$76,180	$88,150	$57,610	$132,980
Hinesville	30	$86,790	$91,750	$62,340	$127,590

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

All Georgia Metro Areas With Published Data

Athens * Atlanta * Augusta * Columbus * Dalton * Gainesville * Macon * Savannah * Warner Robins

Licensing and Credentials in Georgia

Civil engineering is the most licensure-dependent engineering discipline, because sealing drawings and holding responsible charge require a Professional Engineer license from a state board. The national framework is an ABET-accredited degree, the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering exam, qualifying experience, then the PE exam. Whether a state accepts an ABET ETAC (engineering technology) degree toward licensure varies, and so do comity rules between states.

Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with your state engineering licensing board that the specific program you are considering satisfies the education requirement, and ask what it accepts from any training you have already completed. Get the answer in writing.

Earning the Degree While You Work

Most people reading this already have a job in the field, and the practical question is whether the credential can be earned without leaving it. Programs designed for working adults deliver the academic portion online or in the evening, while any labs, clinical hours or supervised field experience happen in person and locally. Prior college credit, military training, apprenticeship coursework and industry certifications can all shorten the path, so request a written transfer credit evaluation before you commit to any school.

Schools Near You

Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.

How We Rank Schools

We first gather the schools closest to the city or state page you are viewing, then rank that local group by BOC Score, with the highest at the top. The BOC Score is computed from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data; schools without enough data to score appear last.

Location / proximity to this page: Defines the local group
Graduation rate: 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry: 25%
Average net price (lower is better): 20%
Retention rate: 15%
Fully online availability: 10%

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