How Much Does an NP Make in Bibb County, GA in 2026?
Typical pay for NPs in Bibb County, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Georgia.
BLS OES May 2025 · Macon · Bibb County metro area
A typical NP in Bibb County, Georgia earns $55.70 per hour, or $115,860 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $9,655 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $99,020, and the top 10% of earners make over $140,970.
That pay is 10% below the Georgia figure of $129,430 and 12% below the national figure of $132,300. Bibb County ranks 12th of 13 metro areas in Georgia for NP pay. About 400 NPs work in the Macon · Bibb County area. Bibb County is part of the Macon · Bibb County metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Macon share these figures.
NP pay in Bibb County at a glance
- Typical pay is $55.70 an hour, or $115,860 a year.
- That is 10% below the Georgia figure, ranking 12th of 13 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $99,020; the top 10% make over $140,970.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an NP make in Bibb County?
Pay in Bibb County runs from entry-level positions at around $47.61 an hour to more than $67.77 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Georgia and national figures.
NP pay by career stage in Bibb County
| Career stage | Bibb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $99,020$47.61 an hour | $99,160$47.67 an hour | $101,340$48.72 an hour |
| First years | $109,630$52.71 an hour | $110,360$53.06 an hour | $117,990$56.73 an hour |
| Typical NP | $115,860$55.70 an hour | $129,430$62.22 an hour | $132,300$63.61 an hour |
| Experienced | $130,880$62.92 an hour | $141,240$67.90 an hour | $156,700$75.34 an hour |
| Top 10% | $140,970$67.77 an hour | $166,060$79.84 an hour | $174,420$83.86 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Macon · Bibb County area as BLS defines it
How Bibb County compares with other Georgia cities
Atlanta pays NPs the most in Georgia at $132,500 a year, $16,640 more than Bibb County. The lowest-paying area in the state is Rome at $112,970.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Bibb County | NPs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta metro incl. Sandy Springs · Roswell | $132,500 | $63.70 | +14% | 5,950 |
| 2 | Athens metro incl. Clarke County | $128,140 | $61.61 | +11% | 240 |
| 3 | Gainesville | $126,120 | $60.63 | +9% | 380 |
| 4 | Warner Robins | $121,540 | $58.43 | +5% | 90 |
| 5 | Columbus | $121,530 | $58.43 | +5% | 370 |
| 6 | St. Simons metro incl. Brunswick | $120,510 | $57.94 | +4% | 60 |
| 7 | Augusta metro incl. Richmond County | $120,270 | $57.82 | +4% | 500 |
| 8 | Savannah | $118,410 | $56.93 | +2% | 320 |
| 9 | Albany | $118,370 | $56.91 | +2% | 150 |
| 10 | Dalton | $118,330 | $56.89 | +2% | 160 |
| 11 | Valdosta | $117,400 | $56.44 | +1% | 110 |
| 12 | Bibb County metro incl. Macon | $115,860 | $55.70 | this city | 400 |
| 13 | Rome | $112,970 | $54.31 | -2% | 150 |
Every metro area in Georgia with NP wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Georgia typical pay $129,430
Is Bibb County a good place to work as an NP?
NPs in Bibb County earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $115,860 a year, 12% below the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Macon · Bibb County area, about 4.2 are NP positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 2.1. That makes the local economy more reliant on NPs than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an NP make in Bibb County, GA?
- A typical NP in Bibb County earns $115,860 a year, or $55.70 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $99,020 and the top 10% earn over $140,970.
- How much does an NP make an hour in Bibb County?
- Typical hourly pay for NPs in Bibb County is $55.70. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $47.61, and the top 10% earn over $67.77 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an NP in Bibb County?
- Entry-level NP positions in Bibb County typically offer around $47.61 an hour, or $99,020 a year.
- Is NP pay in Bibb County higher than in the rest of Georgia?
- Bibb County pay is 10% below the Georgia figure of $129,430 a year, ranking 12th of 13 metro areas in the state. Atlanta pays the most in Georgia at $132,500.