Controls Designer Salary in Macon, Georgia

How much does a Controls Designer make in Macon, GA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Controls Designer in Macon, GA is $94,453. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $85,084 to $104,640, with most professionals earning between $76,553 and $113,914.

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Requires an an understanding of all drafting practices and procedures, plus the ability to perform and apply a variety of mathematical calculations and a thorough working knowledge of shop and field erection/assembly processes in the mechanical/structural, electrical, or architectural areas.

January 28, 2023

Demonstrated knowledge of algebra, trigonometry, and mechanical drawing necessary to create legible, accurate, and technically acceptable construction drawings.

February 12, 2023

Control system network architecture drawings.

March 19, 2023

Develop manufacturing processes by designing and modifying equipment for building and assembling electrical components.

March 20, 2023

Assists in validation of complete system functionality and troubleshoots problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper operation.

April 05, 2023

Reviews and develops change requests with the project engineer for clarity as needed.

April 18, 2023

Creates or modifies layouts, schematics, detail, and assembly drawings using CAD software (AutoCAD primarily, potential to adopt SolidWorks Electrical).

April 22, 2023

Provide Instrumentation and Controls Engineering services to design and specify I&C systems for complex Process and Mechanical systems required for high-tech manufacturing, semiconductor fabrication, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, water and waste-water processing facilities.

May 13, 2023

Prepare wiring and raceway routing plans, instrument data sheets, process flow diagrams (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (PID), loop wiring diagrams, PLC/DCS wiring diagrams, instrument installation plans and details, logic diagrams, sequences of operation, input/output databases, and other documentation.

May 20, 2023

Supportive team environment, flexible schedule, mobile device, laptop, company vehicle.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Controls Designer in Macon, GA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

85084

104640

94453

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

87800

112327

98677

What is the average salary for Controls Designer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Controls Designer in Macon, GA. The base salary for Controls Designer ranges from $85,084 to $104,640 with the average base salary of $94,453. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $87,800 to $112,327 with the average total cash compensation of $98,677.

View Average Salary for Controls Designer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$94,453	$85,084 - $104,640
Bonus	$4,223	$2,716 - $7,687
Total Pay	$98,677	$87,800 - $112,327

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Controls Designer Salary Near Macon, GA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Columbus, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $83,963 - $103,262	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Athens, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,330 - $113,551	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Atlanta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,995 - $114,369	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Roswell, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,644 - $113,937	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Albany, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,457 - $103,869	COMPARE TO Macon, GA
CITY, STATE Marietta, GA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,729 - $114,042	COMPARE TO Macon, GA

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About Macon, Georgia

Macon (/ˈmeɪkən/), officially Macon–Bibb County, is a consolidated city-county located in the state of Georgia, United States. Macon lies near the geographic center of the state, approximately 85 miles (137 km) south of Atlanta, hence the city's nickname "The Heart of Georgia." Located near the fall line of the Ocmulgee River, Macon is the county seat of Bibb County and had a 2017 estimated population of 152,663. Macon is the principal city of the Macon metropolitan area, which had an estimated population of 228,914 in 2017. Macon is also the largest city in the Macon–Warner Robins Combined St...

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