Top Paying Jobs in Valdosta, GA
Valdosta, GA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,410 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($246,190), Physicians, All Other ($204,720), Chief Executives ($133,570). The cost of living index is 88.27 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,192/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.27
Cost of living index
$1,192
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Highest paying careers in Valdosta
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $71K | $34.07/hr |
| 42 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $71K | $34.06/hr |
| 43 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $71K | $33.98/hr |
| 44 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $70K | $33.5/hr |
| 45 | Physical Therapist Assistants | Healthcare Support | $68K | $32.92/hr |
| 46 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $68K | $32.65/hr |
| 47 | Respiratory Therapists | Healthcare | $68K | $32.5/hr |
| 48 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $67K | $32.26/hr |
| 49 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.15/hr |
| 50 | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Management | $67K | $32.11/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.7% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,192/mo
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