SOC 53-7062 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — Valdosta
Valdosta, GA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Valdosta, GA is $34,770 a year, trailing the national median of $40,240 by 13.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Valdosta, GA is $34,770 a year, trailing the national median of $40,240 by 13.6%. Half of workers earn between $29,120 and $40,970. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,360 and the ninetieth at $46,950.
The area has 990 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 18.3 of every thousand jobs. Warner Robins leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $47,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 185th of 233 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,360 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $29,120 | −27.6% |
| Median (50th) | $34,770 | −13.6% |
| 75th | $40,970 | +1.8% |
| 90th | $46,950 | +16.7% |
| Mean | $36,040 | −10.4% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warner Robins | $47,130 | 1,650 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $39,020 | 78,460 | |
| 3 | Gainesville | $38,930 | 3,820 | |
| 4 | Savannah | $38,250 | 7,810 | |
| 5 | Athens | $38,210 | 1,800 | |
| 6 | Macon | $37,140 | 3,070 | |
| 7 | Dalton | $37,040 | 2,470 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $36,910 | 2,490 | |
| 9 | Brunswick | $36,680 | 860 | |
| 10 | Augusta | $36,640 | 3,900 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Valdosta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $34,770 goes as far as $36,106 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,770as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,106US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,770 a year, 13.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,360 to $46,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 990 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Warner Robins, at $47,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Valdosta, GA?
The median annual wage is $34,770, or $16.72 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $40,240, so pay in Valdosta, GA is 13.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Valdosta, GA earns more than $46,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,360 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Warner Robins, at $47,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 990 jobs in this occupation in Valdosta, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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