Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Macon, GA

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

Median annual salary $48,810 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $35,950
90th percentile $70,810
Employed locally 40
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,950
    25th
    $35,950
    50th (median)
    $48,810
    75th
    $64,260
    90th
    $70,810

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 84% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,690
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $61,050
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $60,190
    Michigan $59,960
    Morgantown, WV $59,910

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $43,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $65,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $60,950
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $51,970
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $50,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Macon, GA is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.90 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Macon, GA is 19.3% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Macon?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $35,950 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,950.