Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Macon
299 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Macon belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $17,830 per year. The highest is $354,430.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $17,830 | 1,660 | |
| 2 | Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $19,060 | 250 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $23,140 | 380 | |
| 4 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $23,350 | 110 | |
| 5 | Childcare Workers | $23,910 | 340 | |
| 6 | Bartenders | $24,330 | 300 | |
| 7 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $24,590 | 180 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $25,000 | 2,920 | |
| 9 | Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other | $25,910 | 120 | |
| 10 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,120 | 260 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $354,430 | 60 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $281,860 | 80 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $229,800 | 50 |
| Dentists, General | $203,070 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $150,710 | 150 |
| Physicians, All Other | $140,880 | 350 |
| Financial Managers | $138,160 | 310 |
| Marketing Managers | $135,820 | 60 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $134,490 | 140 |
| Sales Managers | $133,030 | 230 |
| Pharmacists | $132,280 | 230 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $131,510 | 340 |
| Human Resources Managers | $127,850 | 90 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $126,390 | 100 |
| Chief Executives | $123,170 | 70 |
| Physician Assistants | $122,670 | 120 |
| Purchasing Managers | $120,890 | 30 |
| Software Developers | $120,410 | 230 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $115,860 | 400 |
| Electrical Engineers | $115,030 | 80 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $114,000 | 80 |
| Lawyers | $108,200 | 410 |
| Information Security Analysts | $106,340 | 40 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,500 | 130 |
| Computer Network Architects | $103,770 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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