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Careers in Valdosta, GA

Part of Georgia.

Valdosta, GA’s regional price level is below the national average (index 88.271, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 4.1% · 58,764 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Family Medicine Physicians$246,190
  2. 2Physicians, All Other$204,720
  3. 3Chief Executives$133,570
  4. 4Sales Managers$128,650
  5. 5Pharmacists$127,810

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Fast Food and Counter Workers2,380 employed
  2. 2Retail Salespersons1,940 employed
  3. 3Cashiers1,490 employed
  4. 4Stockers and Order Fillers1,270 employed
  5. 5Waiters and Waitresses1,150 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Special Education Teachers, All Other10.57× national avg
  2. 2Logging Equipment Operators7.17× national avg
  3. 3Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders6.93× national avg
  4. 4Helpers--Electricians4.43× national avg
  5. 5Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics4.35× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Family Medicine Physicians$278,902
  2. 2Physicians, All Other$231,922
  3. 3Chief Executives$151,318
  4. 4Sales Managers$145,744
  5. 5Pharmacists$144,793

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Georgia state page.