Recruiter salary in Macon-Bibb County, GA
Hiring a recruiter costs less in Macon-Bibb County than in Georgia or the country as a whole. The median is $59,190 a year1: 16.1% below the Georgia statewide median of $70,570 and 22.1% below the US median of $75,940. Nationally that is #476 of 521 areas, in the bottom tenth. About 490 recruiters work here, 2% of the Georgia total.
BLS occupation 13-1071, 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 | $37,570 | $59,190 | $102,720 | |
| Georgia (US state) | $44,580 | $70,570 | $125,540 | |
| United States | $47,180 | $75,940 | $128,720 |
Recruiters at the 90th percentile earn $102,720, 2.7 times the 10th percentile; the US ratio is 2.7. The middle half of recruiters in Macon-Bibb County earns $46,160–$78,510. The mean ($66,730) is 13% 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 $32,350 wide, against $41,930 across Georgia and $40,770 nationally: employers in Macon-Bibb County pay within a narrower band.
What to budget for a recruiter here
| Point in the local range | Per year | Per month | Per hour | Employer cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,570 | $3,131 | $18.06 | $48,477 |
| 25th percentile | $46,160 | $3,847 | $22.19 | $59,561 |
| Median | $59,190 | $4,932 | $28.46 | $76,374 |
| 75th percentile | $78,510 | $6,542 | $37.75 | $101,303 |
| 90th percentile | $102,720 | $8,560 | $49.38 | $132,542 |
An offer at the 75th percentile instead of the median adds $19,320 a year in pay and about $24,929 in employer cost. Going down to the 25th percentile saves $13,030 in pay. 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 $75,940 falls between the median and the 75th percentile in Macon-Bibb County, and the Georgia statewide median of $70,570 falls there too.
What a hire really costs in Macon-Bibb County
At the $59,190 median, a local hire costs about $76,374 a year: benefits and payroll taxes other than paid leave are 22.5% of total compensation in US private industry2, about $17,184 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 #6 by median pay, between office managers ($60,350) and sales development representatives ($56,160). Project Coordinator is the highest at $80,420.
| Role | Median | vs recruiter | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Specialist | +2.2% | 280 | |
| Office Manager | +2.0% | 780 | |
| Recruiter | this role | 490 | |
| Sales Development Representative | -5.1% | 440 | |
| Payroll Specialist | -8.6% | 100 |
Measured against the US median, recruiters rank #15 of the 16 roles we track in Macon-Bibb County (-22.1%), between project coordinators (-21.4%) and marketing specialists (-23.2%). The typical role here is at -16.9%, so, measured against the US, recruiters cost less in Macon-Bibb County than the area's general pay level would suggest. Recruiters hold 5.8% of the jobs in these 16 roles in Macon-Bibb County, 6.3% across Georgia and 5.8% nationally. That is close to the national mix.
Other areas in Georgia
Across the 18 areas of Georgia with data for this job, the median runs from $55,260 in Valdosta to $77,920 in Warner Robins, a gap of $22,660 a year. All 7 areas in Georgia with more recruiters than Macon-Bibb County also pay more, among them Atlanta-Sandy Springs, GA ($75,410) and Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC ($67,120).
| Area | Median | vs Macon-Bibb County | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome, GA | +3.8% | 220 | |
| Albany, GA | +3.2% | 250 | |
| South Georgia (Nonmetro) | +3.0% | 720 | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | this area | 490 | |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | -3.1% | 420 | |
| East Georgia (Nonmetro) | -3.3% | 340 | |
| Dalton, GA | -6.3% | 400 |
Macon-Bibb County against other US metro areas
By number of jobs, Macon-Bibb County is #252 of 521 US areas for this job. It is a mid-sized market, and its pay is in the bottom quarter of US areas. Outside Georgia, Sebring and Victoria pay just above Macon-Bibb County and Johnstown and Houma-Bayou Cane just below. All four are within $390 a year of the median in Macon-Bibb County. Of the three markets with about as many recruiters, two pay more.
| Metro area | Median | vs Macon-Bibb County | Jobs | Close in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | +6.9% | 500 | jobs | |
| Amarillo, TX | +5.1% | 500 | jobs | |
| Victoria, TX | +0.7% | 140 | pay | |
| Sebring, FL | +0.4% | 100 | pay | |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | this area | 490 | ||
| Johnstown, PA | -0.1% | 190 | pay | |
| Houma-Bayou Cane, LA | -0.2% | 300 | pay | |
| Tyler, TX | -0.7% | 490 | jobs |
Questions
How much does it cost to hire a recruiter in Macon-Bibb County, GA?
About $76,374 a year at the median, or $6,365 a month: $59,190 in pay plus about $17,184 in benefits and payroll taxes. Recruiting, equipment and office space are extra.
What is the pay range for recruiters in Macon-Bibb County?
Pay here is lower than in three quarters of US areas. The median was $59,190 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey. The 10th percentile was $37,570, the 90th $102,720, and the middle half earned $46,160 to $78,510.
Is Macon-Bibb County cheaper than the rest of Georgia for recruiters?
Yes, it costs less: a median of $59,190 against $70,570 statewide. The next area up in Georgia is the South Georgia nonmetro area at $60,970, the next down Athens-Clarke County at $57,330.
How many recruiters work in Macon-Bibb County?
BLS counts about 490 in the May 2025 survey. That is 2% of the Georgia total of 32,110. 7 areas in Georgia have more; the closest in size is the Middle Georgia nonmetro area, with about 670.
Does a recruiter cost more than a sales development representative in Macon-Bibb County?
Yes: $3,030 a year more at the median. The medians are $59,190 and $56,160.
Sources
4 sources, with links
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 13-1071: 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.