salary$17,830 a year$9 an hour · median pay in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$15,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,990per year
Jobs in the area1,660people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Macon?
Expensive. Rent of $1,276 a month takes 85.9% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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 server (waiter/waitress) make in Macon, GA?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Macon-Bibb County, GA area is $17,830 a year ($9 an hour). Most earn between $15,080 and $44,990.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Macon?
Typical rent of $1,276 a month takes 85.9% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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.