May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Valdosta
Valdosta, GA
233 occupations
Across 233 occupations with published wages in Valdosta, family medicine physicians record the highest median at $246,190 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Valdosta
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $246,190 | 60 | |
| 2 | Physicians, All Other | $204,720 | 60 | |
| 3 | Chief Executives | $133,570 | 60 | |
| 4 | Sales Managers | $128,650 | 90 | |
| 5 | Pharmacists | $127,810 | 170 | |
| 6 | Financial Managers | $126,590 | 140 | |
| 7 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $117,400 | 50 | |
| 8 | Nurse Practitioners | $117,400 | 110 | |
| 9 | Human Resources Managers | $112,590 | 40 | |
| 10 | Industrial Production Managers | $112,570 | 80 | |
| 11 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,060 | 40 | |
| 12 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $106,900 | 60 | |
| 13 | Medical and Health Services Managers | $106,880 | 140 | |
| 14 | Software Developers | $105,640 | 70 | |
| 15 | Lawyers | $101,000 | 130 | |
| 16 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $98,130 | 50 | |
| 17 | Personal Financial Advisors | $97,360 | 60 | |
| 18 | Physical Therapists | $97,050 | 70 | |
| 19 | Facilities Managers | $96,730 | 30 | |
| 20 | Construction Managers | $96,560 | 100 | |
| 21 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $95,000 | 100 | |
| 22 | Industrial Engineers | $93,380 | 70 | |
| 23 | Occupational Therapists | $92,430 | 40 | |
| 24 | Managers, All Other | $90,370 | 240 | |
| 25 | Social Workers, All Other | $87,420 | 40 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,380 | $23,100 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,940 | $28,600 |
| Cashiers | 1,490 | $26,470 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,270 | $36,290 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,150 | $18,510 |
| Registered Nurses | 1,110 | $74,360 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,110 | $47,880 |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,020 | $79,440 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 990 | $34,770 |
| Office Clerks, General | 870 | $37,260 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,510 | 1,150 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $19,750 | 170 |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $22,340 | — |
| Childcare Workers | $22,510 | 400 |
| Animal Caretakers | $23,000 | 90 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $23,100 | 2,380 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $23,360 | 220 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $23,640 | 270 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $24,260 | 160 |
| Bartenders | $25,920 | 170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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