Paramedics pay range in Macon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,880 or more. The middle half of paramedics in Macon earn between $47,420 and $60,720.
- $46K10th
- $47K25th
- $52KMedian
- $61K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,240 | $4,520 | $26.08 |
| Median | $51,930 | $4,328 | $24.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,420 | $3,952 | $22.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,720 | $5,060 | $29.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Paramedics pay in Macon vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Paramedics in Macon earn 6% less than the Georgia average ($58,010) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($63,360). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $60,600.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon | $54,240 | $51,930 | $46,200 | $62,880 | 70 |
| Georgia | $58,010 | $57,660 | $40,600 | $82,980 | 3,250 |
| United States | $63,360 | $60,600 | $44,230 | $84,850 | 100,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Paramedics salary after taxes in Macon
On the average salary of $54,240, a single filer in Macon takes home about $43,804 a year, or $3,650 a month and $1,685 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 paramedics? 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 $54,240 buys what about $61,269 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Macon ($45,160). A typical home costs $200,228, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Paramedics salary in other Georgia cities
Macon ranks 7th of 10 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($65,590).
- Atlanta$65,590
- Augusta$63,580
- Gainesville$56,920
- Albany$56,550
- Savannah$55,650
- Warner Robins$55,320
- Macon$54,240
- Columbus$53,610
- Hinesville$51,450
- Athens$48,340
Highest-paying cities for paramedics
Bellingham, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($119,190).
- Bellingham, WA$119,190
- Seattle, WA$117,660
- Bremerton, WA$110,800
- Olympia, WA$109,680
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,520
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Paramedics salary in Macon: questions
How much do paramedics make an hour in Macon?
$26.08 an hour on average, and $24.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level paramedics salary in Macon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the paramedics take-home pay in Macon?
About $43,804 a year ($3,650 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,240.
Do paramedics earn more in Macon than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,360).
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 29-2043; area Macon-Bibb County, GA (31420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 1.07, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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