Bakers pay range in Macon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,870 or more. The middle half of bakers in Macon earn between $26,960 and $36,410.
- $22K10th
- $27K25th
- $30KMedian
- $36K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $31,670 | $2,639 | $15.23 |
| Median | $30,150 | $2,512 | $14.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,960 | $2,247 | $12.96 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Bakers pay in Macon vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Bakers in Macon earn 8% less than the Georgia average ($34,540) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($38,480). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $37,160.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon | $31,670 | $30,150 | $21,570 | $42,870 | 110 |
| Georgia | $34,540 | $35,010 | $22,550 | $46,380 | 7,350 |
| United States | $38,480 | $37,160 | $28,120 | $49,020 | 236,200 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Bakers salary after taxes in Macon
On the average salary of $31,670, a single filer in Macon takes home about $26,795 a year, or $2,233 a month and $1,031 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Macon a good place for bakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Macon area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $31,670 buys what about $35,774 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Macon ($45,160). A typical home costs $200,228, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Bakers salary in other Georgia cities
Macon ranks 8th of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($36,180).
- Atlanta$36,180
- Savannah$34,890
- Gainesville$34,380
- Warner Robins$32,520
- Albany$31,890
- Brunswick$31,880
- Rome$31,760
- Macon$31,670
- Dalton$31,330
- Augusta$31,240
Highest-paying cities for bakers
Kahului, HI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,420).
- Kahului, HI$52,420
- Seattle, WA$48,930
- San Jose, CA$48,600
- Honolulu, HI$47,930
- Olympia, WA$47,540
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Bakers salary in Macon: questions
How much do bakers make an hour in Macon?
$15.23 an hour on average, and $14.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level bakers salary in Macon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the bakers take-home pay in Macon?
About $26,795 a year ($2,233 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $31,670.
Do bakers earn more in Macon than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($38,480).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-3011; area Macon-Bibb County, GA (31420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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