Salary guide, May 2025
Mechanical Engineer pay in Macon-Bibb County, GA
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The median annual wage for Mechanical Engineers in Macon-Bibb County, GA was $103,700 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $79,920 and $116,760.
The Macon-Bibb County, GA median is $410 below the national median of $104,110, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 17-2141 Mechanical Engineers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about macon-Bibb County, GA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $69,960 | $79,920 | $103,700 | $116,760 | $135,650 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33.63 | $38.42 | $49.86 | $56.14 | $65.22 |
BLS estimated 50 workers employed in this occupation in Macon-Bibb County, GA. Location quotient: 0.26.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $73,990 | $84,130 | $104,110 | $132,590 | $164,340 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.57 | $40.45 | $50.05 | $63.75 | $79.01 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Mechanical Engineer median is $103,700. The all-occupations median in Macon-Bibb County, GA is $45,160. Ratio: 2.30 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.26 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $76,410 | $90,600 | $127,340 |
| May 2025 | $79,920 | $103,700 | $116,760 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-2141 Mechanical Engineers, Macon-Bibb County, GA. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-2141 Mechanical Engineers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | $101,190 | $86,640 to $124,940 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $102,020 | $80,360 to $133,770 |
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