Salary guide, May 2025
MES Engineer pay in Macon-Bibb County, GA
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The median annual wage for Software Developers in Macon-Bibb County, GA was $120,410 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $92,310 and $132,430.
The Macon-Bibb County, GA median is $15,570 below the national median of $135,980, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 15-1252 Software Developers
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What should you know about macon-Bibb County, GA?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $69,090 | $92,310 | $120,410 | $132,430 | $189,950 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33.22 | $44.38 | $57.89 | $63.67 | $91.32 |
BLS estimated 230 workers employed in this occupation in Macon-Bibb County, GA. Location quotient: 0.22.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $82,460 | $105,210 | $135,980 | $171,980 | $214,670 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $39.64 | $50.58 | $65.38 | $82.68 | $103.21 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published MES Engineer median is $120,410. The all-occupations median in Macon-Bibb County, GA is $45,160. Ratio: 2.67 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.22 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 | $92,090 | $113,680 | $138,390 |
| May 2025 | $92,310 | $120,410 | $132,430 |
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 15-1252 Software Developers, 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 15-1252 Software Developers, 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 | $118,520 | $97,310 to $150,340 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $132,960 | $104,640 to $164,200 |
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