Facilities Management Degree Programs in Georgia (2026)

Q: "How much do facilities managers make in Georgia?"

"The median annual wage for facilities managers in Georgia is $114,360, above the national median of $106,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle of the range runs from $90,910 at the 25th percentile to $147,830 at the 75th."

Q: "How many facilities managers work in Georgia?"

"Georgia holds about 2,670 facilities manager jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Nationally the occupation employs 156,180, and BLS projects about 13,200 openings per year through 2034 (BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34)."

Q: "Do I need a license to work as a facilities manager in Georgia?"

"There is no license to manage a facility. The credentials employers reference are certifications rather than degrees, principally the Facility Management Professional and the Certified Facility Manager from IFMA. Building codes, fire and life-safety requirements and operating permits are set locally and govern the buildings rather than the manager personally. Requirements are set at the state level and change periodically, so confirm the current rules with the employers and certifying bodies you are targeting before you enroll in any program."

Q: "Can I earn a bachelor's in facility management or engineering technology 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 the employers and certifying bodies you are targeting."

Q: "What is the highest-paying area of Georgia for facilities managers?"

"Among Georgia metro areas with published data, Columbus reports the highest median at $125,530 (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Q: "Is Georgia a good state for facilities managers?"

"On pay, the state median of $114,360 sits above the national $106,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A location quotient of 0.54 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: Facilities Managers in Georgia earn a median $114,360 per year, above the national median of $106,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The state employs about 2,670 of them. Licensing runs through the employers and certifying bodies you are targeting.

Facilities Management Pay and Employment in Georgia at a Glance

Metric	Georgia	National	Source
Median annual wage	$114,360	$106,660	BLS OEWS, May 2025
10th percentile	$73,240	$64,480	BLS OEWS, May 2025
25th percentile	$90,910	$82,020	BLS OEWS, May 2025
75th percentile	$147,830	$138,870	BLS OEWS, May 2025
90th percentile	$191,200	$176,120	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Employment	2,670	156,180	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Location quotient	0.54	1.00	BLS OEWS, May 2025
Projected change (2024-34)	not published by state	3.8%	BLS Employment Projections, 2024-34

How Georgia Pay Compares to the Rest of the Country

The Georgia median of $114,360 sits above the national median of $106,660 (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 0.54 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
Columbus	$125,530	70
Rome	$122,330	50
Savannah	$121,470	130
Atlanta	$120,410	1,530
Augusta	$116,160	160
Athens	$108,050	50
Gainesville	$106,660	70
Brunswick	$101,540	40
Macon	$100,930	60
Valdosta	$96,730	30

Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Facilities management exists wherever there are buildings, so demand tracks commercial real estate, healthcare systems, campuses and industrial plant in the area.

Facilities Managers Wages by Metro Area in Georgia

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), facilities managers 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	1,530	$120,410	$132,210	$75,120	$212,340
Chattanooga	210	$103,570	$112,080	$65,490	$156,520
Augusta-Richmond County	160	$116,160	$123,390	$75,260	$172,820
Savannah	130	$121,470	$123,060	$72,510	$174,680
Columbus	70	$125,530	$119,830	$68,750	$178,570
Gainesville	70	$106,660	$122,120	$59,250	$208,200
Macon-Bibb County	60	$100,930	$113,710	$73,930	$167,320
Athens-Clarke County	50	$108,050	$118,250	$73,090	$177,280
Rome	50	$122,330	$116,860	$69,440	$148,860
Brunswick-St. Simons	40	$101,540	$105,950	$67,390	$152,110
Valdosta	30	$96,730	$97,870	$61,270	$132,550

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

Atlanta * Augusta * Savannah

Licensing and Credentials in Georgia

Requirements are set at state level and are amended periodically. Before you enroll in any program, confirm with the employers and certifying bodies you are targeting 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 – graduation rate, graduate earnings, cost and retention. Advertising plays no part.

This page lists 7 schools within 185 miles, closest group first, then ordered by BOC Score with the highest at the top. 7 of them carry a score.

Location / proximity to this page: Defines the local group
Graduation rate how often students finish: 30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry whether it paid off: 25%
Average net price what students actually pay after aid; lower ranks higher: 20%
Retention rate how many come back for year two: 15%
Fully online availability whether you can study while working: 10%

Scores come from IPEDS (2024) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are for all graduates of a school, not one program, so treat them as a signal about the institution rather than about this subject. Sponsored listings are paid placements and are labelled as such; they are separate from this ranking and never change it. Read the full methodology.