Macon engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$100,798
Macon
Top earners
$148,855
Higher end
vs national
-16% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
GA
Georgia
Engineers in the Macon-Bibb County, GA metro earn an estimated $100,798, -16% vs national, with top earners near $148,855. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Macon
Estimated pay for each discipline in Macon. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $113,680 | $155,210 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $113,680 | $155,210 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $113,680 | $155,210 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $113,680 | $155,210 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $113,680 | $155,210 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $113,680 | $155,210 | Estimate | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $113,650 | $198,480 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $97,170 | $129,640 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $90,600 | $156,770 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $81,150 | $139,570 | Verified | ||
| Systems Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $61,950 | $116,340 | Estimate | ||
| Robotics Engineer Emerging | $61,950 | $116,340 | Estimate | ||
| Entry-Level Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $61,950 | $116,340 | Estimate | ||
| Senior Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $61,950 | $116,340 | Estimate |
- Verified
Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$113,680
90th
$155,210
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$113,680
90th
$155,210
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$113,680
90th
$155,210
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$113,680
90th
$155,210
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$113,680
90th
$155,210
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$113,680
90th
$155,210
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Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$113,650
90th
$198,480
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Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$97,170
90th
$129,640
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Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$90,600
90th
$156,770
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Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$81,150
90th
$139,570
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Systems Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$61,950
90th
$116,340
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Robotics Engineer
Emerging
Median
$61,950
90th
$116,340
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Entry-Level Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$61,950
90th
$116,340
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Senior Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$61,950
90th
$116,340
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What affects engineering pay in Macon
- ▹Local market. Macon pay runs -16% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Georgia statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Macon, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Macon — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Macon-Bibb County, GA, weighted by local employment (710 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →