Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Valdosta
233 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Valdosta belongs to Waiters and Waitresses, at $18,510 per year. The highest is $246,190.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiters and Waitresses | $18,510 | 1,150 | |
| 2 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $19,750 | 170 | |
| 3 | Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,340 | — | |
| 4 | Childcare Workers | $22,510 | 400 | |
| 5 | Animal Caretakers | $23,000 | 90 | |
| 6 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,100 | 2,380 | |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,360 | 220 | |
| 8 | Cooks, Fast Food | $23,640 | 270 | |
| 9 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,260 | 160 | |
| 10 | Bartenders | $25,920 | 170 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $246,190 | 60 |
| Physicians, All Other | $204,720 | 60 |
| Chief Executives | $133,570 | 60 |
| Sales Managers | $128,650 | 90 |
| Pharmacists | $127,810 | 170 |
| Financial Managers | $126,590 | 140 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,400 | 50 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $117,400 | 110 |
| Human Resources Managers | $112,590 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $112,570 | 80 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,060 | 40 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $106,900 | 60 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,880 | 140 |
| Software Developers | $105,640 | 70 |
| Lawyers | $101,000 | 130 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $98,130 | 50 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $97,360 | 60 |
| Physical Therapists | $97,050 | 70 |
| Facilities Managers | $96,730 | 30 |
| Construction Managers | $96,560 | 100 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $95,000 | 100 |
| Industrial Engineers | $93,380 | 70 |
| Occupational Therapists | $92,430 | 40 |
| Managers, All Other | $90,370 | 240 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $87,420 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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