Metro profile · CBSA 31420
Healthcare wages in Macon-Bibb County, GA
30 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
CRISIS PAY WATCH · FEMA
2 active disasters in Georgia· Fire
State-level overlay — county-to-metro rollup pending.
- HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
- PINELAND ROAD FIRE
Active disaster declarations often drive temporary surges in travel-nurse, RT, and crisis-response pay rates. Recruiters may offer sign-on bonuses or premium hourly rates for crisis assignments. WageBench base wages do not include these premiums.
See full active disaster overlay →Latest declared 2026-04-22
COL Index (RPP)
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100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
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Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
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Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
45
Across 30 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Macon-Bibb County
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
30 occupations
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | physician | $354,430 | $335,291 | 54 |
| Dentists, General | physician | $203,070 | $192,104 | 50 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $281,860 | $266,640 | 50 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $104,500 | $98,857 | 47 |
| Paramedics | allied | $45,780 | $43,308 | 47 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $100,680 | $95,243 | 46 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $229,800 | $217,391 | 46 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $80,730 | $76,371 | 46 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $60,990 | $57,697 | 46 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $68,070 | $64,394 | 46 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $60,250 | $56,997 | 46 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $68,990 | $65,265 | 45 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $122,670 | $116,046 | 45 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $132,280 | $125,137 | 45 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $40,940 | $38,729 | 45 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,690 | $57,413 | 45 |
| Dental Assistants | support | $43,920 | $41,548 | 45 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | allied | $81,780 | $77,364 | 44 |
| Registered Nurses | nursing | $85,070 | $80,476 | 44 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $39,460 | $37,329 | 44 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,790 | $37,641 | 44 |
| Medical Assistants | support | $38,400 | $36,326 | 44 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $67,170 | $63,543 | 44 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $115,860 | $109,604 | 44 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $36,540 | $34,567 | 44 |
| Orderlies | support | $33,520 | $31,710 | 44 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $79,140 | $74,866 | 43 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $28,150 | $26,630 | 42 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $36,680 | $34,699 | 42 |
| Other Physicians, All Other | physician | $140,880 | $133,272 | 38 |
Pro tier
Travel ROI: Registered Nurses in Macon-Bibb County
Take-home, GSA stipend math vs HUD FMR, license context, and a 5-state comparison — formatted for assignment evaluation.