salary$85,070 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,160per year
Top pay (top 10%)$115,870per year
Jobs in the area3,100people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Macon?
Cheap. Rent of $1,276 a month takes 18.0% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Macon, GA?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area is $85,070 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $66,160 and $115,870.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Macon?
Typical rent of $1,276 a month takes 18.0% of the median registered nurse 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.