SOC 21-1029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Workers, All Other — Valdosta
Valdosta, GA · 5 metro areas compared
In Valdosta, GA the median wage for Social Workers, All Other is $87,420 a year, which is 21.6% higher than the national figure of $71,900.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Valdosta, GA the median wage for Social Workers, All Other is $87,420 a year, which is 21.6% higher than the national figure of $71,900. Half of workers earn between $44,620 and $97,470. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,980 and the ninetieth at $103,380.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $96,820. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 25th of 233 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,980 | −51.3% |
| 25th | $44,620 | −37.9% |
| Median (50th) | $87,420 | +21.6% |
| 75th | $97,470 | +35.6% |
| 90th | $103,380 | +43.8% |
| Mean | $72,620 | +1.0% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Valdosta run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $87,420 goes as far as $90,779 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 26.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$87,420as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,779US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $87,420 a year, 21.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,980 to $103,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $96,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Workers, All Other in Valdosta, GA?
The median annual wage is $87,420, or $42.03 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 $71,900, so pay in Valdosta, GA is 21.6% higher. 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 $103,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,980 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 Columbus, at $96,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 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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