salary$36,540 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,000per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,570per year
Jobs in the area1,450people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Macon?
Expensive. Rent of $1,276 a month takes 41.9% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Macon, GA?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area is $36,540 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $30,000 and $44,570.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Macon?
Typical rent of $1,276 a month takes 41.9% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro area.