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Macon, GA Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Pay is below the national median ($18.57/hr vs $21.08/hr national)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 17% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (21% appear duplicated)

Macon, GA job market overview (May 2026)

The Macon, GA job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 281 active job postings tracked here, 59% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and retail associate, with retail as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and retail associate.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Macon, GA job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Macon, GA.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time16$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time4
Contract1
Intern1

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail181$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants95
Consumer Goods24$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare10
Manufacturing8

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager61
  • Retail Associate34
  • Crew / Cashier21
  • Server / Host13
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Delivery Driver6

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Retail Salespersons8
  • Pharmacy Technicians7
  • Fast Food and Counter Workers5
  • Cooks, Restaurant5
  • Waiters and Waitresses4
  • Managers, All Other4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Retail181
  • Food Service / Restaurants95
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Healthcare10
  • Manufacturing8
  • Energy4

Employment mix

  • Unspecified259 · 92%
  • Part-time16 · 6%
  • Full-time4 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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