salary$108,200 a year$52 an hour · median pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,430per year
Top pay (top 10%)$232,700per year
Jobs in the area410people work this job
Can a lawyer afford Macon?
Cheap. Rent of $1,276 a month takes 14.2% of the median lawyer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make in Macon, GA?
The median pay for a lawyer in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area is $108,200 a year ($52 an hour). Most earn between $61,430 and $232,700.
Can a lawyer afford to live in Macon?
Typical rent of $1,276 a month takes 14.2% of the median lawyer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area.