Data Scientists pay range in Macon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $146,520 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Macon earn between $79,310 and $118,040.
- $63K10th
- $79K25th
- $96KMedian
- $118K75th
- $147K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $103,300 | $8,608 | $49.66 |
| Median | $95,550 | $7,962 | $45.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,310 | $6,609 | $38.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,040 | $9,837 | $56.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Macon vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Data scientists in Macon earn 11% less than the Georgia average ($115,940) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon | $103,300 | $95,550 | $63,070 | $146,520 | 80 |
| Georgia | $115,940 | $104,340 | $67,750 | $170,010 | 9,260 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Macon
On the average salary of $103,300, a single filer in Macon takes home about $77,095 a year, or $6,425 a month and $2,965 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 data scientists? 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 $103,300 buys what about $116,686 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Macon ($45,160). A typical home costs $200,228, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Georgia cities
Macon ranks 4th of 11 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($120,230).
- Atlanta$120,230
- Dalton$107,690
- Savannah$105,350
- Macon$103,300
- Warner Robins$99,160
- Albany$98,380
- Augusta$98,370
- Rome$97,920
- Gainesville$94,680
- Columbus$90,620
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Macon: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Macon?
$49.67 an hour on average, and $45.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Macon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Macon?
About $77,095 a year ($6,425 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $103,300.
Do data scientists earn more in Macon than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Macon-Bibb County, GA (31420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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