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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 18% 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 283 active job postings tracked here, 58% 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-time19—$18.57/hr n=5
Full-time4——
Contract1——
Intern1——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Retail181—$18.57/hr n=6
Food Service / Restaurants93——
Consumer Goods24—$18.57/hr n=6
Healthcare11——
Manufacturing8——

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager61
  • Retail Associate34
  • Crew / Cashier22
  • Server / Host13
  • Cook / Kitchen13
  • Delivery Driver7

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 / Restaurants93
  • Consumer Goods24
  • Healthcare11
  • Manufacturing8
  • Transportation & Logistics5

Employment mix

  • Unspecified258 · 91%
  • Part-time19 · 7%
  • Full-time4 · 1%
  • Contract1 · 0%
  • Intern1 · 0%

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