How Much Does an RN Make in Bibb County, GA in 2026?
Typical pay for RNs 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 RN in Bibb County, Georgia earns $40.90 per hour, or $85,070 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $7,089 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $66,160, and the top 10% of earners make over $115,870.
That pay is 9% below the Georgia figure of $93,550 and 13% below the national figure of $97,550. Bibb County ranks 4th of 13 metro areas in Georgia for RN pay. About 3,100 RNs 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.
RN pay in Bibb County at a glance
- Typical pay is $40.90 an hour, or $85,070 a year.
- That is 9% below the Georgia figure, ranking 4th of 13 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $66,160; the top 10% make over $115,870.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does an RN make in Bibb County?
Pay in Bibb County runs from entry-level positions at around $31.81 an hour to more than $55.71 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Georgia and national figures.
RN pay by career stage in Bibb County
| Career stage | Bibb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $66,160$31.81 an hour | $68,920$33.14 an hour | $68,940$33.14 an hour |
| First years | $75,070$36.09 an hour | $79,090$38.02 an hour | $80,330$38.62 an hour |
| Typical RN | $85,070$40.90 an hour | $93,550$44.98 an hour | $97,550$46.90 an hour |
| Experienced | $100,580$48.36 an hour | $106,330$51.12 an hour | $112,350$54.02 an hour |
| Top 10% | $115,870$55.71 an hour | $128,640$61.84 an hour | $137,470$66.09 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 RNs the most in Georgia at $100,490 a year, $15,420 more than Bibb County. The lowest-paying area in the state is Valdosta at $74,360.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Bibb County | RNs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta metro incl. Roswell · Sandy Springs | $100,490 | $48.31 | +18% | 56,460 |
| 2 | Richmond County metro incl. Augusta | $87,760 | $42.19 | +3% | 6,880 |
| 3 | Savannah | $86,760 | $41.71 | +2% | 4,200 |
| 4 | Bibb County metro incl. Macon | $85,070 | $40.90 | this city | 3,100 |
| 5 | Rome | $83,880 | $40.33 | -1% | 1,740 |
| 6 | Dalton | $83,290 | $40.04 | -2% | 1,000 |
| 7 | Brunswick metro incl. St. Simons | $82,630 | $39.72 | -3% | 1,010 |
| 8 | Columbus | $82,500 | $39.66 | -3% | 2,790 |
| 9 | Hinesville | $82,490 | $39.66 | -3% | 270 |
| 10 | Clarke County metro incl. Athens | $82,200 | $39.52 | -3% | 2,400 |
| 11 | Albany | $80,390 | $38.65 | -6% | — |
| 12 | Warner Robins | $78,980 | $37.97 | -7% | 1,090 |
| 13 | Valdosta | $74,360 | $35.75 | -13% | 1,110 |
Every metro area in Georgia with RN wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Georgia typical pay $93,550
Is Bibb County a good place to work as an RN?
RNs in Bibb County earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $85,070 a year, 13% below the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Macon · Bibb County area, about 33 are RN positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 22. That makes the local economy more reliant on RNs than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an RN make in Bibb County, GA?
- A typical RN in Bibb County earns $85,070 a year, or $40.90 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $66,160 and the top 10% earn over $115,870.
- How much does an RN make an hour in Bibb County?
- Typical hourly pay for RNs in Bibb County is $40.90. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $31.81, and the top 10% earn over $55.71 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for an RN in Bibb County?
- Entry-level RN positions in Bibb County typically offer around $31.81 an hour, or $66,160 a year.
- Is RN pay in Bibb County higher than in the rest of Georgia?
- Bibb County pay is 9% below the Georgia figure of $93,550 a year, ranking 4th of 13 metro areas in the state. Atlanta pays the most in Georgia at $100,490.