GA · Macon · Updated October 15, 2026

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Macon, GA

Pay for licensed practical nurses in the Macon area centers on $27.63 per hour, or about $57,470 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.72 and the upper quarter over $29.76. That ranks 292nd of 386 U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay, and 170th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Macon. The free report below lists employers near Macon and what they pay.

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Licensed Practical Nurse pay in Macon, GA

The metro median is 2% below the Georgia statewide median of $28.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $29.97 per hour. BLS counts about 790 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employed in the Macon-Bibb County metro area, 8.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.07$43,83030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$23.72$49,34021% below U.S. median
Median$27.63$57,4708% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$29.76$61,9001% below U.S. median
Top 10%$31.72$65,9806% above U.S. median

How Macon ranks

  • 292nd of 386 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 170th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 12 Georgia metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (SOC 29-2061), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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What your pay buys in Macon

  • Overall prices in Macon-Bibb County run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $27.63 median hour buys what $31.21 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Macon paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$995
  • Per year: $49,734
  • Per month: $4,144

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Macon-Bibb County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Macon

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel licensed practical nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Licensed Practical Nurse roles in Georgia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Macon as they open.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Stewart, GA

$41k–$53k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887875500
New this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

OBGYN LPN

Advocate Health · Georgia

$25.30–$37.95/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R273124
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Practical Nurse (Outpatient)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Richmond Hill, GA

$41k–$53k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887640400
New this week
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Hospitals in Macon

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of licensed practical nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Piedmont Macon North Hospital
Macon, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Coliseum Medical Centers, Llc, Dba
Macon, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
Macon, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Bibb County

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Bibb County (1 population-group, 2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Licensed Practical Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Warner Robins, GA15 mi$25.08/hr86,199
Stonecrest, GA66 mi$30.38/hr61,015
Columbus, GA72 mi$24.54/hr201,830
South Fulton, GA77 mi$30.38/hr112,003
Atlanta, GA78 mi$30.38/hr520,070
Athens, GA81 mi$27.48/hr128,691

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License and tax basics in Georgia

Georgia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Georgia license by endorsement.

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Georgia state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Macon

Macon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Macon, GA?

Licensed Practical Nurses in the Macon-Bibb County metro area have a median pay of $27.63 per hour, about $57,470 a year. The middle half earn between $23.72 and $29.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Macon a good place for licensed practical nurses once cost of living is counted?

Macon-Bibb County ranks 170th of 341 metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 292nd of 386 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Where do licensed practical nurses work in Macon?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, led by Piedmont Macon North Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Macon as a licensed practical nurse?

Georgia is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Georgia license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Macon in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 3 active primary care shortage designations that include Bibb County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Macon?

The federal per diem benchmark in Macon is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your LPN / LVN pay reportMacon, GA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Advocate HealthFort Valley, GA · 3 postings$30.12/ hr$24–$38
  • AmedisysLavonia, GA · 12 postings$29.50/ hr$23–$38
  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHAFort Stewart, GA · 2 postings$22.52/ hr$20–$25

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$23Median$29.50High$36

18 LPN / LVN postings with published pay in Georgia, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 18 LPN / LVN roles

  1. Licensed Practical Nurse Home HealthPermanent
    $23.51–$26.44/ hour
    Amedisys · Lavonia, GA · posted today
  2. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - School Nurse (Crawford County)Permanent
    $24.10–$36.15/ hour
    Advocate Health · Georgia · posted 3 days ago

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