SOC 47-2211 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Sheet Metal Workers — Valdosta
Valdosta, GA · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay in Valdosta, GA is $42,610 a year, 31.1% under the national median of $61,800 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Valdosta, GA is $42,610 a year, 31.1% under the national median of $61,800 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $38,400 and $48,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $38,280 and the ninetieth at $62,660.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.77 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Warner Robins leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $70,640. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 142nd of 233 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,280 | −38.1% |
| 25th | $38,400 | −37.9% |
| Median (50th) | $42,610 | −31.1% |
| 75th | $48,190 | −22.0% |
| 90th | $62,660 | +1.4% |
| Mean | $45,000 | −27.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warner Robins | $70,640 | 800 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $56,750 | 1,550 | |
| 3 | Savannah | $50,580 | 100 | |
| 4 | Macon | $49,980 | 40 | |
| 5 | Augusta | $48,970 | 90 | |
| 6 | Athens | $47,980 | 60 | |
| 7 | Gainesville | $47,880 | 50 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $44,700 | 40 | |
| 9 | Albany | $39,540 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Valdosta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $42,610 goes as far as $44,247 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,247US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,610 a year, 31.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,280 to $62,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Warner Robins, at $70,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Sheet Metal Workers in Valdosta, GA?
The median annual wage is $42,610, or $20.49 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 $61,800, so pay in Valdosta, GA is 31.1% 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 $62,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,280 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 $70,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 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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