Macon has a skilled, capable, and reliable workforce. In addition, Macon offers access to local colleges and universities, as well as apprenticeship and training programs tailored to meet industry needs. Our location near Atlanta, also provides access to an additional pool of highly-skilled workers.
Workforce
Population
104
Macon-Bibb Labor Force
153
Macon-Bibb County Population
433
People Within 45m of Macon
Colleges & Universities
Macon-Bibb County Labor Statistics
Statistics
Stats | No. |
---|---|
Labor Force | 103,973 |
Unemployment Rate | 4.5% |
Employment | 99,336 |
Unemployment | 4,637 |
Projected Job Growth (2018-28) | 5.7% |
Avg. Earning Per Job | $47,316* |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2021 Data
* Source: ZipRecruiter
Jobs by County
County | Jobs | Share |
---|---|---|
All Counties | 78,154 | 100% |
Bibb County | 32,245 | 41.3% |
Houston County | 9,268 | 11.9% |
Jones County | 4,716 | 6.0% |
Monroe County | 3,546 | 4.5% |
Peach County | 1,783 | 2.3% |
Top Industries
Industry | Jobs |
---|---|
Healthcare & Social Assistance | 17,898 |
Retail Trade | 13,785 |
Government | 14,806 |
Accommodation & Food Services | 9,582 |
Finance & Insurance | 8,439 |
Manufacturing | 6,320 |
Early Workforce Intervention, Apprenticeship, and Technical Education Programs
K-12 Schools
- 20 – Early Education Programs (3k, 4k, PreK)
- 19 – K-5 schools
- 3 – K-5 magnet schools
- 7 – Middle schools
- 7 – High schools
- 1 – High school career academy
- 2 – Public charter schools
- 5 – Private schools (parochial schools: 3; Montessori schools: 2)
Graduation Rate
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