Jobs, pay and daily life in Macon-Bibb County, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Macon-Bibb County is a city in Georgia with 156,578 residents. The median household earns $51,234 a year and the median rent is $1,066 a month, which is 25.0% of the median household income. It is part of the Macon-Bibb County, GA metropolitan area, where BLS counts 95,030 jobs.
How Macon-Bibb County compares. Among the 100 largest places in Georgia, Macon-Bibb County is #4 by population, #15 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #16 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #81 for household income (#1 = highest). Its county, Bibb County, is #28 of 159 counties for average pay ($55,370).
Macon-Bibb County has 156,578 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 1.4% of the population of Georgia. It covers 249 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 628 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8, about the same as the state median (36.8 against 37.6).
The median gross rent is $1,066 a month (rent plus utilities), 23% below the state median ($1,066 against $1,393). Over a year that is 25.0% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $174,500, which is 3.4 times the median household income ($51,234); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 51.4% of households own their home, 22% below the state average (51.4% against 65.7%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.
The Macon-Bibb County, GA metropolitan area has 95,030 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $45,160 a year, 11% below the national median ($45,160 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (10,830 jobs, median $40,060); food preparation and serving related (9,110 jobs, median $27,540); transportation and material moving (9,020 jobs, median $37,230). The area is most specialised in healthcare practitioners and technical (1.4 times) and educational instruction and library (1.1 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($99,590) and healthcare practitioners and technical ($77,430). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Bibb County was 4.5%. 56.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Bibb County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 76.2% drive alone, 0.8% use public transit, 2.0% walk, 9.5% work from home. 9.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 54% below the state average (9.2% against 19.8%).
26.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the state share (26.3% against 35.0%). 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States, 66% below the state share (3.8% against 11.2%). The poverty rate is 24.7%, 85% above the state rate (24.7% against 13.4%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 82°F (27.6°C), and the coolest is Jan at 44°F (6.6°C). About 1,187 mm (47 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (126 mm) and Oct the driest (67 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Warner Robins (15 miles, rent 14% higher); Perry (23 miles, rent 6% higher); Milledgeville (33 miles, rent 14% lower); Griffin (45 miles, rent 4% higher). Rent differences are against Macon-Bibb County; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 3,100 | 1.50 | $85,070 | $66,160 | $115,870 | -13% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,070 | 1.70 | $37,140 | $30,300 | $46,190 | -8% |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,920 | 1.24 | $25,000 | $19,830 | $31,380 | -20% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,800 | 1.18 | $28,820 | $21,880 | $45,000 | -19% |
| Cashiers | 2,300 | 1.22 | $27,820 | $22,100 | $32,140 | -15% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,910 | 0.89 | $90,500 | $42,850 | $199,950 | -14% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 1,880 | 0.71 | $28,150 | $22,820 | $36,490 | -21% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,660 | 1.19 | $17,830 | $15,080 | $44,990 | -49% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,630 | 0.94 | $34,350 | $29,630 | $45,210 | -8% |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | 1,580 | 7.96 | $58,910 | $58,910 | $95,540 | -24% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,530 | 1.02 | $36,700 | $26,610 | $51,400 | -18% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,520 | 1.12 | $30,380 | $23,520 | $38,310 | -18% |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,450 | 1.64 | $36,540 | $30,000 | $44,570 | -14% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,430 | 0.90 | $38,340 | $28,760 | $55,470 | -14% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,120 | 1.91 | $38,560 | $32,110 | $49,330 | -16% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,100 | 0.87 | $50,190 | $37,450 | $75,840 | -14% |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,080 | 1.27 | $61,510 | $46,300 | $76,170 | -4% |
| Medical Assistants | 1,000 | 2.00 | $38,400 | $34,280 | $47,550 | -16% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | 980 | 1.31 | $36,340 | $27,330 | $59,420 | -18% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 970 | 1.13 | $31,650 | $23,880 | $37,690 | -15% |
These figures are for the whole Macon-Bibb County, GA metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $45,160 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.1% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 26.1% |
| Retail trade | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 8.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 7.9% |
| Public administration | 5.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.8% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Other services | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 1.0% |
| Information | 0.9% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Macon-Bibb County lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibb County | 156,578 | $11,079 million | $70,756 | 78,539 | 4,790 | $55,370 | -1.6% | 4.5% | 64,653 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16,208 | 27.3% | $65,565 | 1.44 |
| Retail trade | 10,384 | 17.5% | $38,006 | 1.32 |
| Accommodation and food services | 8,199 | 13.8% | $22,073 | 1.15 |
| Manufacturing | 6,684 | 11.3% | $68,256 | 1.04 |
| Finance and insurance | 4,911 | 8.3% | $75,179 | 1.54 |
| Administrative and waste services | 3,893 | 6.6% | $43,298 | 0.84 |
| Educational services | 2,826 | 4.8% | $49,161 | 1.74 |
| Construction | 2,400 | 4.0% | $73,725 | 0.58 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 1,695 | 2.9% | $47,122 | 0.72 |
| Real estate and rental | 903 | 1.5% | $55,421 | 0.74 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 844 | 1.4% | $22,475 | 0.64 |
| Information | 365 | 0.6% | $88,895 | 0.25 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 9.5% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 9.2% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,234 |
| Income per person | $31,699 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,066 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 25.0% |
| Median home value | $174,500 |
| Homeowners | 51.4% |
| Poverty rate | 24.7% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 88.5 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $45,160 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Flat 5.19%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 26.3% |
| Born abroad | 3.8% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 56.4% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.6 | 44 | 93 |
| Feb | 8.7 | 48 | 110 |
| Mar | 12.8 | 55 | 111 |
| Apr | 17.3 | 63 | 96 |
| May | 22.1 | 72 | 81 |
| Jun | 26.1 | 79 | 110 |
| Jul | 27.6 | 82 | 110 |
| Aug | 27.1 | 81 | 108 |
| Sep | 24.0 | 75 | 93 |
| Oct | 18.3 | 65 | 67 |
| Nov | 12.2 | 54 | 82 |
| Dec | 8.4 | 47 | 126 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins | GA | 15 mi | 82,990 | $66,970 | $1,212 |
| Perry | GA | 23 mi | 23,001 | $76,909 | $1,132 |
| Milledgeville | GA | 33 mi | 16,748 | $41,616 | $913 |
| Griffin | GA | 45 mi | 23,761 | $43,632 | $1,110 |
| Dublin | GA | 48 mi | 16,136 | $42,988 | $847 |
| McDonough | GA | 51 mi | 30,947 | $75,343 | $1,792 |
| Covington | GA | 56 mi | 14,584 | $58,810 | $1,191 |
| Stockbridge | GA | 59 mi | 35,737 | $70,136 | $1,494 |
| Americus | GA | 59 mi | 15,813 | $39,176 | $834 |
| Conyers | GA | 61 mi | 18,512 | $63,140 | $1,318 |
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$1,066 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 25.0% of the median household income.
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