Computer Programmers Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $88,350 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $42.48
10th percentile $55,960
90th percentile $115,490
Employed locally 70
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,960
    25th
    $82,120
    50th (median)
    $88,350
    75th
    $115,490
    90th
    $115,490

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 152% Median Computer Programmers salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, GA-AL $101,210
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $97,970
    Savannah, GA $97,260
    Gainesville, FL $94,520
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $89,830
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $88,790

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$51,360
    Software Developers$113,680
    Computer Occupations, All Other$85,490
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$76,710
    Computer Systems Analysts$73,390
    Operations Research Analysts$57,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Macon, GA is $42.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.56 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Macon, GA is 10.5% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Macon?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $55,960 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,120.