SOC 11-3031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Financial Managers — Macon
Macon-Bibb County, GA · 10 metro areas compared
In Macon, GA the median wage is $138,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Macon, GA the median wage is $138,160. That is 17.1% lower than the national median of $166,570. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $100,880 and $176,320. The lowest tenth earn under $79,660, while the highest tenth earn more than $240,040.
Employment stands at 310, or 3.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Atlanta leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $171,240. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 7th of 299 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,660 | −52.2% |
| 25th | $100,880 | −39.4% |
| Median (50th) | $138,160 | −17.1% |
| 75th | $176,320 | +5.9% |
| 90th | $240,040 | +44.1% |
| Mean | $153,160 | −8.1% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Macon run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $138,160 goes as far as $143,468 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$138,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$143,468US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $138,160 a year, 17.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,660 to $240,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $171,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Financial Managers in Macon, GA?
The median annual wage is $138,160, or $66.42 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $166,570, so pay in Macon, GA is 17.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Macon, GA earns more than $240,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,660 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Atlanta, at $171,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Macon, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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