What is the average salary in Macon, GA?
$55,360a year
Average yearly pay across 299 jobs with official data in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $26.61
- Jobs with data
- 299
- Workers counted
- 88,060
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $354,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $281,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $229,800 |
| Dentist | $203,100 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $150,700 |
| Physician | $140,900 |
| Financial Manager | $138,200 |
| Marketing Manager | $135,800 |
| Industrial Production Manager | $134,500 |
| Sales Manager | $133,000 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Registered Nurse | $85,070 |
| Laborer and Freight | $37,140 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $25,000 |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,820 |
| Cashier | $27,820 |
| General and Operations Manager | $90,500 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $28,150 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $17,830 |
| Stocker and Order Filler | $34,350 |
| Claims Adjuster | $58,910 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$98,730
- Chief Executive$123,200
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$150,700
- Construction Manager$96,800
- Education Administrator$95,510
- Education Administrator$88,830
- Education and Childcare Administrator$61,200
- Facilities Manager$100,900
- Financial Manager$138,200
- Food Service Manager$60,790
- General and Operations Manager$90,500
- Human Resources Manager$127,900
- Industrial Production Manager$134,500
- Manager$97,580
- Marketing Manager$135,800
- Medical and Health Services Manager$131,500
- Property$63,080
- Purchasing Manager$120,900
- Sales Manager$133,000
- Social and Community Service Manager$68,090
- Training and Development Manager$78,000
- Transportation$114,000
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$74,870
- Budget Analyst$71,320
- Business Operations Specialist$68,210
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$60,960
- Claims Adjuster$58,910
- Compensation$60,000
- Compliance Officer$50,340
- Cost Estimator$71,480
- Financial and Investment Analyst$89,170
- Financial Specialist$65,330
- Fundraiser$68,060
- Human Resources Specialist$59,190
- Insurance Appraiser$92,420
- Loan Officer$59,940
- Logistician$75,650
- Management Analyst$78,600
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$60,510
- Meeting$49,130
- Personal Financial Advisor$126,400
- Project Management Specialist$80,420
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$44,740
- Training and Development Specialist$64,950
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$103,800
- Computer Network Support Specialist$64,690
- Computer Occupation$100,400
- Computer Programmer$101,200
- Computer Systems Analyst$92,780
- Computer User Support Specialist$51,840
- Data Scientist$95,550
- Information Security Analyst$106,300
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$77,400
- Operations Research Analyst$56,390
- Software Developer$120,400
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$59,310
Architecture and engineering
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$61,490
- Civil Engineer$83,620
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$45,730
- Electrical Engineer$115,000
- Engineer$71,990
- Industrial Engineer$95,000
- Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician$73,680
- Mechanical Engineer$103,700
Life, physical, and social science
- Life$44,390
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$90,440
Community and social service
- Child$47,080
- Clergy$53,540
- Community and Social Service Specialist$44,790
- Educational$57,790
- Health Education Specialist$72,070
- Healthcare Social Worker$59,270
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$59,180
- Social and Human Service Assistant$35,370
- Substance Abuse$56,870
Legal
- Lawyer$108,200
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$49,780
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$61,940
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$61,000
- Educational Instruction and Library Worker$19,060
- Elementary School Teacher$61,510
- Instructional Coordinator$77,560
- Kindergarten Teacher$68,610
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$56,850
- Library Technician$29,040
- Middle School Teacher$60,090
- Preschool Teacher$39,430
- Secondary School Teacher$64,800
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$48,190
- Special Education Teacher$58,810
- Special Education Teacher$63,970
- Special Education Teacher$62,100
- Substitute Teacher$23,350
- Teacher and Instructor$60,580
- Teaching Assistant$26,310
- Tutor$39,330
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Coach and Scout$51,560
- Graphic Designer$50,960
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$37,710
- Producer and Director$44,270
- Public Relations Specialist$61,560
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Athletic Trainer$59,290
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician$68,990
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$60,250
- Dental Hygienist$79,260
- Dentist$203,100
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$79,140
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$73,720
- Emergency Medical Technician$45,780
- Family Medicine Physician$281,900
- General Internal Medicine Physician$354,400
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$74,160
- Health Technologist and Technician$52,710
- Healthcare Practitioner and Technical Worker$47,160
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$60,990
- Medical Records Specialist$45,790
- Nurse Anesthetist$229,800
- Nurse Practitioner$115,900
- Occupational Therapist$100,700
- Optician$44,810
- Paramedic$51,930
- Pharmacist$132,300
- Pharmacy Technician$39,460
- Physical Therapist$104,500
- Physician$140,900
- Physician Assistant$122,700
- Psychiatric Technician$40,940
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$67,170
- Registered Nurse$85,070
- Respiratory Therapist$80,730
- Speech-Language Pathologist$81,780
- Surgical Assistant$45,910
- Surgical Technologist$60,690
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$36,680
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$43,920
- Healthcare Support Worker$44,310
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$28,150
- Medical Assistant$38,400
- Medical Equipment Preparer$45,900
- Medical Transcriptionist$41,100
- Nursing Assistant$36,540
- Orderly$33,520
- Pharmacy Aide$28,790
- Phlebotomist$39,790
- Physical Therapist Assistant$68,070
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$34,390
Protective service
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$48,810
- Crossing Guard and Flagger$32,370
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$68,520
- Firefighter$45,660
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$58,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$57,990
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,720
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$53,130
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,630
- Security Guard$33,940
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$24,330
- Chef and Head Cook$50,080
- Cook$23,140
- Cook$31,090
- Cook$31,650
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$26,460
- Dishwasher$28,280
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$25,000
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$36,340
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker$25,910
- Food Preparation Worker$31,550
- Food Server$30,570
- Host and Hostess$26,120
- Waiter and Waitress$17,830
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,590
- Animal Caretaker$29,310
- Childcare Worker$23,910
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$44,170
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$38,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$45,550
- Hairdresser$26,280
- Mortician$48,040
- Recreation Worker$35,250
- Residential Advisor$43,470
- Usher$28,380
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$39,550
- Cashier$27,820
- Counter and Rental Clerk$38,060
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$73,550
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$38,260
- Insurance Sales Agent$55,160
- Parts Salesperson$35,620
- Real Estate Sales Agent$43,140
- Retail Salesperson$28,820
- Sale and Related Worker$38,640
- Sales Representative$61,400
- Sales Representatives of Service$56,160
- Security$49,890
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$47,340
- Billing and Posting Clerk$43,250
- Bookkeeping$45,760
- Courier and Messenger$36,430
- Court$37,360
- Customer Service Representative$38,340
- Data Entry Keyer$36,550
- Dispatcher$51,370
- Eligibility Interviewer$37,130
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$61,220
- File Clerk$39,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,350
- Human Resources Assistant$41,660
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$43,120
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,360
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,180
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,560
- New Accounts Clerk$48,220
- Office and Administrative Support Worker$33,860
- Office Clerk$36,700
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$54,100
- Postal Service Clerk$62,610
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$55,490
- Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,470
- Procurement Clerk$44,300
- Production$50,000
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$37,290
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$36,510
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$38,400
- Shipping$38,730
- Teller$37,890
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Inspector$40,330
- Logging Equipment Operator$45,490
Construction and extraction
- Carpenter$41,670
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$43,530
- Construction and Building Inspector$57,300
- Construction Laborer$40,010
- Electrician$54,320
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$48,380
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$69,300
- Helper$36,970
- Helpers--Electrician$38,310
- Helpers--Pipelayer$36,240
- Highway Maintenance Worker$36,130
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$46,300
- Painter$45,470
- Plumber$48,110
- Roofer$46,030
- Sheet Metal Worker$49,980
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$60,450
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$48,090
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$47,700
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$59,270
- Computer$39,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$73,970
- Heating$48,980
- Helpers--Installation$37,050
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$62,670
- Installation$43,750
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$46,100
- Maintenance Worker$47,150
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$58,180
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic$45,760
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installer$41,660
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$59,730
- Tire Repairer and Changer$34,500
Production
- Baker$30,150
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,180
- Coating$44,230
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operator$41,740
- Cutting$39,370
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$36,530
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$62,740
- Furnace$44,760
- Helpers--Production Worker$39,520
- Inspector$38,720
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$28,770
- Machinist$50,250
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$37,540
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setter$38,680
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$38,520
- Paper Goods Machine Setter$46,910
- Printing Press Operator$37,580
- Production Worker$44,820
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$53,330
- Welder$46,420
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$28,450
- Bus Driver$38,610
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$27,430
- Driver/Sales Worker$39,580
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$61,060
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$50,190
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$37,170
- Laborer and Freight$37,140
- Light Truck Driver$45,130
- Packer and Packager$29,850
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$49,020
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$30,130
- Stocker and Order Filler$34,350
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Macon, GA?
About $55,360 a year ($26.61 an hour): the average of the 299 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Macon, GA?
General Internal Medicine Physician ($354,400), Family Medicine Physician ($281,900), Nurse Anesthetist ($229,800).
What are the most common jobs in Macon, GA?
Registered Nurse (3,100 jobs), Laborer and Freight (3,070 jobs), Fast Food and Counter Worker (2,920 jobs).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.