Valdosta, GA
Metropolitan Area · 2024 BLS OEWS data · Georgia statewide data
$46,170
Median Annual Wage
+51% since 2014
$52,715
Georgia Median
-12% vs state
46,930
Total Workers
231
Occupations Tracked
Valdosta, GA is a Metropolitan Area with 231 tracked occupations and an estimated 46,930 total workers. Wages grew an average of 34.5% from 2014 to 2024, with Management Occupations and Architecture and Engineering Occupations offering the highest median salaries.
Wages by Occupation Group
Top Occupations
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $173,070 |
| Physicians, All Other | $134,820 |
| Pharmacists | $128,150 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,710 |
| Financial Managers | $125,870 |
| Sales Managers | $122,520 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $118,320 |
| Physician Assistants | $117,660 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $113,570 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $113,380 |
Job Market Trends
2014 → 2024
+34.5%
avg wage growth since 2014
+7.7%
employment change since 2014
Fastest Wage Growth
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Management Occupations |
+130.8%
$26,540 → $61,250
|
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Production Occupations |
+110.9%
$19,490 → $41,110
|
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
+97.7%
$38,770 → $76,640
|
| Public Relations Specialists Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
+94.1%
$26,640 → $51,710
|
| Customer Service Representatives Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
+83.7%
$18,540 → $34,060
|
Most Jobs Added
| Managers, All Other Management Occupations |
+600.0%
40 → 280
|
| Human Resources Specialists Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+100.0%
120 → 290
|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+100.0%
70 → 150
|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+100.0%
230 → 600
|
| Accountants and Auditors Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
+100.0%
190 → 420
|
Wage Declines
| Lawyers Legal Occupations |
-42.4%
$171,150 → $98,580
|
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations |
-25.1%
$65,420 → $49,000
|
| Chief Executives Management Occupations |
-16.4%
$126,500 → $105,810
|
| Construction Managers Management Occupations |
-9.1%
$87,800 → $79,830
|
| Postal Service Mail Carriers Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
-3.9%
$55,980 → $53,780
|
Wage Trends in Valdosta, GA
View data table
| Year | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 2024 latest | $46,170 |
| 2023 | $41,135 |
| 2022 | $39,710 |
| 2021 | $37,070 |
| 2020 | $36,700 |
| 2019 | $35,620 |
| 2018 | $32,690 |
| 2017 | $32,370 |
| 2016 | $31,015 |
| 2015 | $31,080 |
| 2014 | $30,595 |