2026 salary estimate

Pediatric Nurse Salary in Macon, GA 2026

Estimated hourly, weekly, monthly, annual, and take-home pay for pediatric nurse roles in Macon, with comparison against Georgia and national benchmarks.

Estimated annual pay

$66,690

Hourly

$32.06

Weekly

$1,283

Monthly

$5,558

Take-home est.

$4,035/mo

Hourly, weekly, monthly, and annual pay

Hourly

$32.06

Weekly

$1,283

Monthly

$5,558

Annual

$66,690

Compared with state and national averages

BenchmarkAnnualHourlyDifference
Macon, GA$66,690$32.06Local estimate
Georgia average$74,100$35.63Macon is 10% below
National baseline$78,000$37.50Macon is 14% below

Estimated salary range

This range is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer band. Experience level, shift differentials, facility type, union contracts, weekend premiums, and travel nursing status can move actual compensation materially.

RangeAnnual payHourly rate
10th percentile$48,017$23.09
25th percentile$57,353$27.57
Median estimate$66,690$32.06
75th percentile$76,027$36.55
90th percentile$88,031$42.32

Nearby city comparison

Take-home pay estimate

The calculator starts with the local gross salary estimate and subtracts a simplified federal tax estimate plus the listed Georgia state income tax rate.

True Net Pay Calculator
Macon, GA

Adjust the local salary estimate below to see your estimated take-home pay in Macon, GA (already adjusted for cost of living).

$66,690
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Local Gross (Pre-tax)

$66,690

Adjusted for Cost of Living

Estimated Taxes

$18,273

State: 5.4% + Fed: ~22%

Take-Home (Net)

$48,417

~ $4,035 / mo

Is this pay good?

For Macon, the estimated pediatric nurse salary is 10% below the Georgia specialty average and 14% below the national baseline. Treat that as a directional signal rather than a final career decision: compare the offer against benefits, shift requirements, commute, patient acuity, overtime availability, and employer retirement match.

FAQ

How much does a Pediatric Nurse make in Macon, GA?

The 2026 estimate is $66,690 per year, or about $32.06 per hour, before taxes. Actual offers can vary by hospital, shift differential, experience, certifications, and contract type.

Is Macon a good place for Pediatric Nurse pay?

Macon is estimated to be 10% below the Georgia average and 14% below the national baseline for this specialty after local cost-of-living adjustment.

What is the estimated take-home pay in Macon?

Using a simplified federal tax estimate and Georgia state income tax rate, estimated take-home pay is about $48,417 per year, or $4,035 per month. This is not tax advice.

Where does this salary estimate come from?

TrueNursePay starts with a national specialty baseline, then applies state cost-of-living, city market, and state income tax assumptions. The estimate was last updated on April 29, 2026.

Data source and calculation method

Last updated April 29, 2026. TrueNursePay uses a national specialty salary baseline for pediatric nurse, then applies state cost-of-living and city market multipliers. Take-home pay uses a simplified federal tax assumption and the current state income tax rate stored in this model. These figures are estimates for comparison and planning, not payroll, tax, legal, or financial advice.

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