SOC 21-1093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Human Service Assistants — Macon
Macon-Bibb County, GA · 10 metro areas compared
In Macon, GA the median wage is $35,370.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Macon, GA the median wage is $35,370. That is 23.0% lower than the national median of $45,930. Pay ranges from under $26,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,160 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,030 to $46,520.
Employment stands at 210, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $41,340. Of the 299 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 258th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,760 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $29,030 | −36.8% |
| Median (50th) | $35,370 | −23.0% |
| 75th | $46,520 | +1.3% |
| 90th | $56,160 | +22.3% |
| Mean | $38,120 | −17.0% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $41,340 | 3,690 | |
| 2 | Hinesville | $39,520 | 50 | |
| 3 | Savannah | $39,320 | 200 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $38,910 | 130 | |
| 5 | Augusta | $38,660 | 390 | |
| 6 | Athens | $36,560 | 210 | |
| 7 | Dalton | $36,190 | 120 | |
| 8 | Brunswick | $35,900 | 180 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $35,530 | 240 | |
| 10 | Rome | $35,360 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Macon run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $35,370 goes as far as $36,729 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,729US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,370 a year, 23.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,760 to $56,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $41,340.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Macon, GA?
The median annual wage is $35,370, or $17.00 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 $45,930, so pay in Macon, GA is 23.0% 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 $56,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,760 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 $41,340 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 210 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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