How to Become a Facilities Manager in Tennessee: Salary & Requirements (2026)

Q: "How much does a facilities manager make in Tennessee?"

"The median annual wage for facilities managers in Tennessee is $106,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), in line with the national median of $106,660."

Q: "How do I become a facilities manager in Tennessee?"

"The core path is the same nationwide - Bachelor's in facility management, engineering technology, or business - with licensing administered at the state level: No license; CFM/FMP (IFMA) certifications valued. See the steps below."

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

"BLS counts about 2,580 facilities managers employed in Tennessee (BLS OEWS, May 2025)."

Updated July 23, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Tennessee facilities managers earn a median annual wage of $106,730 ($51.31/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 2,580 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 0.1% above the national median of $106,660 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $106,730 ($51.31/hr)
25th percentile: $85,100 per year
75th percentile: $134,130 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $167,990 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $70,010 per year
Workers employed in Tennessee: 2,580
Versus national median: 0.1% above the U.S. median of $106,660
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.78 - this occupation is less concentrated in Tennessee than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed July 23, 2026.

Quick answer: The median facilities manager salary in Tennessee is $106,730 per year - in line with the national median of $106,660 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: Bachelor’s in facility management, engineering technology, or business.

Facilities Manager Salary in Tennessee

Wage level	Annual salary
Tennessee entry level (10th percentile)	$70,010
Tennessee 25th-75th percentile	$85,100 - $134,130
Tennessee median	$106,730
Tennessee top earners (90th percentile)	$167,990
U.S. median	$106,660

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 2,580.

The Tennessee Job Market: Facilities Manager

Metric	Value
Employed in Tennessee	2,580
Jobs per 1,000 in the state	0.79
Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient)	0.78
Mean annual wage in Tennessee	$114,830

Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 0.78, Tennessee employs facilities managers at a lower concentration than the national average; expect fewer openings per capita and weigh relocation or remote-friendly specialties.

Requirements in Tennessee

The education path is national - Bachelor’s in facility management, engineering technology, or business - while licensing runs through Tennessee’s own boards: No license; CFM/FMP (IFMA) certifications valued. Verify current requirements with the Tennessee licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become a Facilities Manager.

Salary Nationwide

Annual Wage by Percentile - Facilities Managers

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025

Facilities Managers annual wage percentiles
Percentile	Annual wage
10th	$64,480
25th	$82,020
50th (median)	$106,660
75th	$138,870
90th	$176,120

Job Outlook

Projected employment growth, Facilities Managers, 2024-2034

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034

Facilities Managers employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year	Employment
2024	151,400
2034 projected	157,100
Percent change	+3.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a facilities manager make in Tennessee?

The median annual wage for facilities managers in Tennessee is $106,730 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), in line with the national median of $106,660.

How do I become a facilities manager in Tennessee?

The core path is the same nationwide - Bachelor's in facility management, engineering technology, or business - with licensing administered at the state level: No license; CFM/FMP (IFMA) certifications valued. See the steps below.

How many facilities managers work in Tennessee?

BLS counts about 2,580 facilities managers employed in Tennessee (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Facilities Manager in Nearby States

Sources

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013), Tennessee and national
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34

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Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)