Median DOL Salary
$91,981
Total DOL Filings
721
Companies Hiring
161
Cost of Living Index
91.0
National avg = 100Location vs National
Macon, GA$91,981
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Macon, GA is 51% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Macon
Highest-Paying Occupations in Macon
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $140,000 | +33.8% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,640 | -32.7% | 9 |
| Occupational Therapists | $64,355 | -34.8% | 7 |
| Chemical Engineers | $57,500 | -43.8% | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $51,563 | -46.7% | 11 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45,188 | -43.6% | 14 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $34,900 | -52.4% | 5 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Georgia
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Georgia.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrists | $229,190 | 460 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $221,190 | 1,160 |
| Anesthesiologists | $206,890 | 600 |
| Chief Executives | $201,750 | 5,440 |
| Dentists, General | $195,820 | 3,260 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | $194,210 | 80 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $174,600 | 970 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $169,170 | 17,560 |
| Financial Managers | $163,450 | 22,720 |
| Pediatricians, General | $162,290 | 850 |
Salary Trend in Macon, GA
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Macon, GA has a cost of living index of 91.0, which is 9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $109,890 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $140,000 | $153,846 |
| Physical Therapists | $68,640 | $75,429 |
| Occupational Therapists | $64,355 | $70,720 |
| Chemical Engineers | $57,500 | $63,187 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $51,563 | $56,663 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Macon, GA stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Macon, GA
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.