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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.17/hr |
| 52 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $65K | $31.04/hr |
| 53 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $64K | N/A |
| 54 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.95/hr |
| 55 | First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | Sales | $64K | $30.79/hr |
| 56 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $64K | N/A |
| 57 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $64K | $30.74/hr |
| 58 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $64K | $30.53/hr |
| 59 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | Education | $63K | N/A |
| 60 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $63K | $30.21/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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