Medical Assistants Salary in Macon, GA

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

Median annual salary $37,440 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $46,110
Employed locally 1,020
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $35,300
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $42,720
    90th
    $46,110

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 64% Median Medical Assistants salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sheboygan, WI $48,000
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,330
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $45,040
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $44,960
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $40,590
    Logan, UT-ID $40,280

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $34,000
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,130
    Dental Assistants $36,720
    Phlebotomists $39,270
    Orderlies $32,040
    Physical Therapist Assistants $76,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Macon, GA is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.86 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Macon, GA is 15.3% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Macon?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,300.