Accountant salary in Macon-Bibb County, GA
Hiring an accountant costs less in Macon-Bibb County than in Georgia or the country as a whole. The median is $74,870 a year1: 8.6% below the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 and 10.5% below the US median of $83,680. Nationally it ranks #336 of 521 areas. About 640 accountants work here, 1% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 13-2011, area Macon-Bibb County, GA. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Pay in Macon-Bibb County against Georgia and the US
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $48,010 | $74,870 | $126,990 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $51,830 | $81,900 | $145,960 | |
| United States | $56,020 | $83,680 | $144,090 |
The middle half of accountants in Macon-Bibb County earns $59,060–$96,340. The top tenth earns $126,990 or more, 2.6 times the bottom tenth, close to the US pattern of 2.6 times. The mean ($82,800) is 11% over the median, so a group of high earners pulls the average up; price a typical hire from the median. From the 25th to the 75th percentile, the local range is only $37,280 wide, against $44,280 across Georgia and $42,790 nationally: employers in Macon-Bibb County pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for an accountant here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,010 | $4,001 | $23.08 | $61,948 |
| 25th percentile | $59,060 | $4,922 | $28.39 | $76,206 |
| Median | $74,870 | $6,239 | $36.00 | $96,606 |
| 75th percentile | $96,340 | $8,028 | $46.32 | $124,310 |
| 90th percentile | $126,990 | $10,582 | $61.05 | $163,858 |
The step from the 25th percentile to the median is $15,810 a year; from the median to the 75th it is $21,470, or about $27,703 once benefits are added. These percentiles describe what people in the job earn locally, not experience levels, so place your offer by the tasks and seniority you need.
For scale, the US median of $83,680 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Macon-Bibb County, and the Georgia statewide median of $81,900 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Macon-Bibb County
At the $74,870 median, a local hire costs about $96,606 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $21,736 here. Recruiting, equipment and office space come on top. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Other roles in Macon-Bibb County
Of the 16 roles we track in Macon-Bibb County, this one ranks #2 by median pay, after project coordinators ($80,420); executive assistants come next at $61,220.
| Role | Median | vs accountant | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Coordinator | +7.4% | 310 | |
| Accountant | this role | 640 | |
| Executive Assistant | -18.2% | 240 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -19.2% | 280 | |
| Office Manager | -19.4% | 780 |
Measured against the US median, accountants rank #4 of the 16 roles we track in Macon-Bibb County (-10.5%), between bookkeepers (-9.7%) and data entry specialists (-11.6%). The typical role here is at -16.9%, so, measured against the US, accountants cost more in Macon-Bibb County than the area's general pay level would suggest. Accountants hold 7.5% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Macon-Bibb County, 8.6% across Georgia and 9.2% nationally. The job is a smaller part of the local workforce in these roles than it is nationally.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $67,800 in Hinesville to $85,820 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs, a gap of $18,020 a year. Of the 8 areas in Georgia with more accountants than Macon-Bibb County, 1 pays less: Columbus, GA-AL ($73,640).
| Area | Median | vs Macon-Bibb County | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Georgia (Nonmetro) | +0.8% | 1,220 | |
| Gainesville, GA | +0.4% | 750 | |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | +0.3% | 270 | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | this area | 640 | |
| Rome, GA | -0.3% | 240 | |
| Albany, GA | -1.2% | 390 | |
| Columbus, GA-AL | -1.6% | 840 |
Macon-Bibb County against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Macon-Bibb County is #298 of 521 US areas for this job. Both its size and its pay sit in the middle half of US areas. Outside Georgia, Honolulu and Goldsboro pay just above Macon-Bibb County and Traverse City and Blacksburg-Christiansburg just below. All four are within $130 a year of the median in Macon-Bibb County. Of the three markets with about as many accountants, all three pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Macon-Bibb County | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction, CO | +2.7% | 640 | jobs | |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | +2.4% | 630 | jobs | |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | +0.5% | 660 | jobs | |
| Goldsboro, NC | +0.2% | 230 | pay | |
| Honolulu, HI | +0.2% | 3,590 | pay | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | this area | 640 | ||
| Traverse City, MI | -0.1% | 610 | pay | |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg, VA | -0.1% | 490 | pay |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire an accountant in Macon-Bibb County, GA?
About $96,606 a year at the median, or $8,051 a month: $74,870 in pay plus about $21,736 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for accountants in Macon-Bibb County?
The median was $74,870 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $48,010, the 90th $126,990, and the middle half earned $59,060 to $96,340.
Is Macon-Bibb County cheaper than the rest of Georgia for accountants?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $74,870 against $81,900 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is Brunswick-St. Simons at $75,060, the next down Rome at $74,640.
How many accountants work in Macon-Bibb County?
BLS counts about 640 in the May 2025 survey. That is 1% of the Georgia total of 44,020. 8 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is Gainesville, with about 750.
Does an accountant cost more than an executive assistant in Macon-Bibb County?
Yes: $13,650 a year more at the median. The medians are $74,870 and $61,220.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-2011: bls.gov
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: bls.gov
- Stafka pricing: stafka.com
- Deel pricing, contractor management: deel.com
How these pages are built: methodology and data sources. Last updated 2026-11-12.