Cost of hiring in Macon-Bibb County, GA
Customer Support Specialist is the largest of these 16 jobs in Macon-Bibb County, with about 1,430 people1. Medians run from $36,510 a year for virtual receptionists to $80,420 for project coordinators.
Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Median pay by role in Macon-Bibb County
| Role | Median per year | vs US median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Receptionist | -3.9% | 570 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -7.1% | 100 | |
| Bookkeeper | -9.7% | 720 | |
| Accountant | -10.5% | 640 | |
| Data Entry Specialist | -11.6% | 40 | |
| Office Manager | -13.2% | 780 | |
| Customer Support Specialist | -14.4% | 1,430 | |
| Medical Administrative Assistant | -16.0% | 1,120 | |
| HR Assistant | -17.7% | 30 | |
| Administrative Assistant | -19.2% | 960 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -19.8% | 440 | |
| Executive Assistant | -20.1% | 240 | |
| Paralegal | -20.8% | 350 | |
| Project Coordinator | -21.4% | 310 | |
| Recruiter | -22.1% | 490 | |
| Marketing Specialist | -23.2% | 280 |
The employer pays more than the wage: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, so a $38,340 median for customer support specialists, the largest of these jobs here, comes to about $49,471 a year. That is an estimate: benefit levels vary by employer.
Macon-Bibb County against the US
Macon-Bibb County pays below the US median for all 16 roles. The gap is smallest for virtual receptionists (-3.9%) and payroll specialists (-7.1%) and largest for marketing specialists (-23.2%). The middle gap across all 16 is -16.9%: for most of these roles, hiring costs less here than at the US median. Its best national standing is for virtual receptionists, #237 of 521 areas by median pay; its lowest is for HR assistants, #358 of 384.
Compared with the US mix of these jobs, Macon-Bibb County has more medical administrative assistants (13.2% of these jobs here, against 6.1% nationally) and paralegals (4.1% against 2.5%), and fewer project coordinators (3.6% against 6.8%) and marketing specialists (3.3% against 5.7%). Metro areas in other states with the closest overall pay level, measured the same way, are listed below; San Angelo, TX is nearest, at -16.9%.
| Area | Middle gap to the US | Roles with data | Jobs in these roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston, WV | -16.7% | 16 | 9,840 |
| Terre Haute, IN | -16.7% | 16 | 4,500 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | -16.9% (this area) | 16 | 8,500 |
| San Angelo, TX | -16.9% | 14 | 5,080 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | -16.9% | 15 | 2,880 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | -16.9% | 17 | 12,750 |
How far pay spreads inside each role
From the 10th to the 90th percentile, marketing specialists in Macon-Bibb County span $37,450–$127,500, the widest band (3.4×); medical administrative assistants the narrowest, $32,110–$49,330. Wider than nationally for project coordinators and office managers, narrower for executive assistants and HR assistants. Budget from the median for sales development representatives, marketing specialists, paralegals and 3 more roles: a few well-paid jobs lift the average ($65,980 against a $56,160 median for sales development representatives).
Macon-Bibb County against Georgia (US state)
Against Georgia (US state) as a whole, Macon-Bibb County pays more only for virtual receptionists (+1.1%), and less for 15, most of all sales development representatives (-25.4%). Its best rank within Georgia (US state) is #3 of 18 areas, for virtual receptionists.
Other areas in Georgia
By jobs in these roles, Macon-Bibb County is #8 of 18 areas in Georgia. The table shows the areas closest to it in size, from Savannah to Albany.
| Area | Jobs in these roles | Roles with data |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | 17,290 | 17 |
| South Georgia (Nonmetro) | 14,480 | 17 |
| North Georgia (Nonmetro) | 12,950 | 17 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | 11,380 | 17 |
| Middle Georgia (Nonmetro) | 10,290 | 17 |
| Gainesville, GA | 8,420 | 17 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | 7,860 | 15 |
| East Georgia (Nonmetro) | 6,290 | 16 |
| Dalton, GA | 5,620 | 17 |
| Albany, GA | 5,610 | 15 |
Questions
Which role costs the most to hire in Macon-Bibb County?
Of the 16 roles we track, Project Coordinator: a median of $80,420 a year, about $103,768 with benefits; the lowest is Virtual Receptionist, $36,510.
Is hiring in Macon-Bibb County cheaper than the US median?
Yes, for every role we track: all 16 medians are below the US figure, the furthest for marketing specialists (-23.2%).
Sources
2 sources, with links
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